Chapter 17.18
DEMOLITION CODE

Sections:

17.18.010    Requirements.

17.18.020    Permit – Fee.

17.18.030    Completion.

17.18.040    Noncompliance – Fee.

17.18.050    Enforcement.

17.18.010 Requirements.

There is required, upon the demolition or removal of any building or other structure within the city limits, of the owner, contractor, builder or any other individual charged with said demolition or removal, the following:

A. All visible remnants of the building razing or removal shall be removed from the lot, site or parcels.

B. Footings, foundations and foundation walls shall be removed.

C. Basement excavations shall be filled and compacted to prevent future soil settlement per the requirements of the city.

D. Driveways and parking lot surfacing shall be removed. All on-site parking lot bullrails, traffic channeling devices and sidewalks shall be removed.

E. The grade of the former building site, including driveways and parking lots, shall be restored to natural grade or as determined by the city.

F. Perimeter sidewalks, curbs and curb-cuts in city rights-of-way shall be left undisturbed or replaced after demolition in accordance with Chapter 13.04 PMC.

G. Earth retaining walls, formerly used to establish grade for the building site or provided protection of adjoining property, shall not be removed. (Ord. 1505 § 6, 2001; Ord. 673 § 1, 1977).

17.18.020 Permit – Fee.

Every owner, contractor, builder or other individual in charge of demolition or removal shall obtain a demolition and/or removal permit. There shall be a fee for a demolition and/or removal permit as established by city resolution. (Ord. 1375 § 37, 1998; Ord. 673 § 2, 1977).

17.18.030 Completion.

The requirements set forth in PMC 17.18.010 shall be completed within 90 calendar days following building removal or demolition; an extension of 30 calendar days thereof may be granted at the discretion of the building official. A new permit shall be required after the expiration of any extension. (Ord. 1505 § 6, 2001; Ord. 673 § 3, 1977).

17.18.040 Noncompliance – Fee.

Any owner of record, contractor, builder or other individual in charge of the demolition or removal, found to be in noncompliance with PMC 17.18.010 shall be subject to a fee as established by city resolution. (Ord. 1375 § 38, 1998; Ord. 673 § 4, 1977).

17.18.050 Enforcement.

The building official shall be charged with the administration and enforcement of this chapter, and is granted all of the powers of enforcement and administration as otherwise granted to them in this title for the enforcement of the other chapters of this title. (Ord. 1505 § 6, 2001; Ord. 673 § 5, 1977).