Municipal Code

CHAPTER 1440 Permits, Bonds, Deposits and Fees

1440.01 Building permit applications; plot plan required.
1440.02 Bonds.

1440.03 Deposits.
1440.04 Building permit and plan checking fees.


CROSS REFERENCES
Review expenses see ADM. Ch. 210
Permits for work within the Historic District see P. & Z. 1230.08
Zoning permits see P. & Z. 1242.03
Permits for demolition and removal of structures see B. & H. 1460.02 et seq.,
1460.13
Permits for dumping and soil removal see B. & H. 1462.03 et seq., 1462.14,
1462.15
Permits for flood plain use see B. & H. 1464.10
Sign permits see B. & H. 1474.04, 1474.07
Swimming pool permits see B. & H. 1476.02, 1476.03



1440.01 BUILDING PERMIT APPLICATIONS; PLOT PLAN REQUIRED.
(a) All applications for building permits for new buildings, or for major exterior alterations which affect an existing building or the perimeter dimensions of the building, shall be accompanied by plans and specifications including a plot plan. The plot plan shall be prepared in duplicate, signed and sealed by a registered professional civil engineer, a registered professional land surveyor or a registered architect, and shall show the following:
(1) A legal description of the property and a statement affirming that the property has been surveyed and that the boundary corners of the property have been marked by placing permanent points at each corner of the property;
(2) A northpoint and scale of not less than one inch equals 100 feet;
(3) Exact dimensions of the property, including bearings and distances as described in the legal description;

(4) The proper relationship of the subject property with all abutting property lines;
(5) Two foot contours or pegged grade elevations at 50 feet on center for the entire property and for a distance of not less than 50 feet outside the entire perimeter of the property;
(6) The existing finish grade elevations of all existing buildings or structures on or within 50 feet of the property;
(7) The location of all existing and/or proposed drives and parking areas;
(8) The location of all existing and/or proposed underground utilities;
(9) The proposed finished grade of all buildings, of the site itself, and of the entire perimeter of the property, including property corners;
(10) The location and widths of all existing and/or proposed rights of way and/or easements and all abutting streets and alleys;
(11) The location and type of any trees of three inch caliper or more, together with detailed reasons demonstrating why any such tree or trees must be removed;
(12) The point, area, ditch or enclosure to which storm water is to drain;
(13) The location of the existing and/or proposed buildings on the property, including tie dimensions to the front, side and rear property lines and ties from the proposed building to any adjoining building on or within 50 feet of the proposed building; and
(14) Such other information concerning the lot or adjoining lots as may be essential for determining whether the provisions of this Building and Housing Code are being observed.

(b) Prior to pouring concrete for any footings, the builder shall demonstrate to the Building Official that the footing forms are properly located on the lot and that the footing grade is set to the proper elevation, both according to the dimensions and elevation as indicated on the plot plan.

(c) One copy of the plans shall be returned to the applicant by the Building Official after he or she shall have marked such copy as either approved or disapproved. The remaining copy shall be retained in the office of the Building Official.

1440.02 BONDS.
When a bond is mandatory, it shall be held by the Village as security for payment to the Village for any damage to public property, caused by or arising out of construction work carried out by a property owner or contractor. This bond shall include damage to sidewalks, water mains, sewers, streets, curbs, trees, landscaping, hydrants, gate valves, curb boxes and any other public property, and shall include any damage to streets or sidewalks caused by hauling of materials to a job or driving of trucks over streets and sidewalks in connection with said job. Said bond is also required for the public safety and welfare, by keeping streets and sidewalks open and safe for public use and travel; it is further required for the purpose of causing the removal of any waste or debris from public or private property and to keep the premises and abutting public or private property clean and orderly during construction.
The Village shall hold such a bond until all construction work or excavation has been completed and approved by the Building Official and/or until a certificate of occupancy has been issued. After such approval, the Building Clerk, upon request, shall order returned to the person by whom deposit was made the amount of such deposit, less any charges made against the same.

1440.03 DEPOSITS.
(a) A cash deposit in the amount indicated herein shall be made with each application for a permit for the type of construction specified.

Nonresidential buildings $ 2,000
Residential buildings 1,500
Accessory buildings and alterations 200
Other accessory structures (including swimming pools) 200
Demolitions Amount set by Village
Council pursuant to Chapter
1460

(b) The cash deposit shall be non-interest bearing and will be maintained as a performance guarantee after issuance of the permit applied for to ensure compliance.

(c) Failure to secure the required inspection, failure to complete work to the satisfaction of the Building Department within a specified time after notification to do so, concealment of work requiring inspection, damage to public property, including deposit of excessive foreign materials on roadways, damage to drainage courses and damage to public rights of way, easements, walks, curbs, gutters or culverts, shall be sufficient cause to forfeit the cash deposit.

(d) If any portion of the deposit is retained by the Village for the purpose of abating situations hereinbefore described, a stop work order may be issued and maintained until such time as the full amount of the cash deposit has been restored.

(e) Forfeiture of the cash deposit for illegally concealing work not inspected as required is not a substitute for inspection, and in the event of such forfeiture the entire amount must again be deposited before work can proceed.

(f) All work covered by building and trade permits is to be completed within one year of the date of issuance thereof.

(g) The Village’s return of a cash bond shall be payable without interest.

(h) Upon the satisfactory completion of the work covered the building or trade permit, the Village shall release the cash deposit to the party who posted the deposit via U.S. Mail. It shall be the responsibility of the party posting the cash deposit to notify the Village of any change in address or contact information.

(i) If a released cash deposit is returned undeliverable and left unclaimed for more than one year after becoming releasable, the cash deposit shall be presumed abandoned and shall be forfeited to the Village under the following procedure:
(1) Village shall send written notice of intent to forfeit by certified mail to:
A. The party who posted the cash deposit at the address provided at the time of deposit or as updated, and
B. The property address covered by the deposit in care of the party who posted the cash deposit.
(2) If no claim is made within 35 days of the date the notices in division (i)(1) above, are mailed or the forfeiture notice(s) is returned unclaimed, the Village shall publish in a newspaper of general circulation in the Village notice of the Village’s intent to forfeit the deposit, if unclaimed. Pursuant to this division (i) the Village, at is option, may cause a single notice to be published once a year providing forfeit notice for all cash deposits considered abandoned to date. The published notice shall contain the following information:
A. The property address and parcel identification number of the property the deposit was posted for.
B. The name of the party who posted the cash deposit.
C. The Village’s telephone number and address to contact the Village to make a claim on the cash deposit.
D. A statement informing how to file a claim with the Village.
(3) If no claim is made within 35 days of the date the notice in division (i)(2) above is published, the cash deposit be forfeited and transferred to the Village general fund.
(Ord. 2003-07. Passed 11-10-03; Ord. 2008-04. Passed 5-12-08.)

1440.04 BUILDING PERMIT AND PLAN CHECKING FEES.
Fees for building, electrical, flammable liquids, plumbing and heating and air conditioning permits, plan review and inspections shall be as prescribed by resolution of the Village Council.
(Ord. 98 132. Passed 7 20 98.)