Chapter 15.30
DEMOLITION

Sections:

15.30.010    Demolition – Permit – Required.

15.30.020    Demolition – Permit – Expiration.

15.30.030    Demolition – Permit – Suspension or revocation.

15.30.040    Demolition – Notification of utilities.

15.30.050    Demolition – Cleanup.

15.30.010 Demolition – Permit – Required.

Unless waived by the building official, any demolition of any structure requires a permit. The cost of the permit shall be determined by the building official and shall be based on factors such as the number of inspections required and the value of the work. [Ord. 2022-03 § 1 (Exh. A)].

15.30.020 Demolition – Permit – Expiration.

Every demolition permit issued by the building official under the provisions of this title shall expire by limitation and become null and void if the demolition work is not commenced within 180 days from the date of such permit, or if the work authorized by such demolition permit is not completed within the time limit established by the building official. The building official may grant an extension of time limit if it is apparent that the permit holder has made every effort to meet the time limit and will be unable to do so because of unusual or difficult conditions. [Ord. 2022-03 § 1 (Exh. A)].

15.30.030 Demolition – Permit – Suspension or revocation.

The building official may, in writing, suspend or revoke a demolition permit issued under the provisions of this chapter whenever the permit is issued in error or on the basis of incorrect information supplied, or in violation of any code or regulation or any of the provisions of this chapter. [Ord. 2022-03 § 1 (Exh. A)].

15.30.040 Demolition – Notification of utilities.

All utility companies, such as telephone, power, water, sewer, and gas, shall be notified by the applicant to disconnect all of such services from the main lines to the building. [Ord. 2022-03 § 1 (Exh. A)].

15.30.050 Demolition – Cleanup.

All debris, stumps, broken concrete, brick and other material shall be completely removed from the premises. All ground surfaces shall be raked clean and graded evenly within 30 days of completion of demolition. [Ord. 2022-03 § 1 (Exh. A)].