§ 40-842. Building permit.

(a)

The Building Inspector is hereby authorized to issue building permits in accordance with all provisions of this chapter and relevant chapters of this Code, but only after the Planning Commission has issued a development permit, or if no development permit is required, after a review of the building permit for compliance with the provisions of this chapter and applicable regulations of the City.

(b)

No building or other structure shall be erected, moved, extended, occupied, or enlarged, or structurally altered, nor shall a building or structure's use be changed, nor shall any excavation, grading, or filling of any lot for the construction of any building or structure be commenced until the Building Inspector has issued a building permit for such work in conformity with the provisions of this chapter and all applicable building and related codes.

(c)

Approval of a building permit shall require an application to the Building Inspector as specified in the minimum standard codes. If the building permit is denied, the Building Inspector shall state in writing the reason for the denial and the applicant shall be notified of the denial. A record of all building permits shall be kept on file in the office of the Building Inspector.

(d)

Any building permit issued shall become invalid unless the work authorized by it shall have been commenced within 180 days of its date of issue, or if the work authorized by it is suspended or abandoned for a period of six months.

(e)

See section 6-4 for applicable provisions with regard to administration and enforcement of building permits and minimum standard codes, including reference to chapter 1 of the International Building Code, which shall govern specific procedures and submission requirements.

(Code 1997, § 40-1202; Ord. of 2-6-2012, § 1(40-1202))