§ 18-17. Application for permit; responsibilities of permittee.
(a)
Filing; contents. To obtain a permit required by this chapter, the applicant shall first file an application therefor in writing on a form furnished by the building official for that purpose. Every such application shall:
(1)
Identify and describe the work to be covered by the permit for which application is made.
(2)
Describe the land on which the proposed work is to be done, by legal description, street address or similar description that will readily identify and definitely locate the proposed building or work.
(3)
Indicate the use or occupancy for which the proposed work is intended.
(4)
State the valuation of any new building or structure or any addition, remodeling or alteration to an existing building.
(5)
Be signed by the permittee, or the permittee's authorized agent, who may be required to submit evidence to indicate such authority. It shall be presumed that a person obtaining a permit for work on property for which the person is not the owner, obtains the permit with the knowledge and consent of the owner or other person in control or in charge of the property.
(6)
Be accompanied by construction documents and other information as required in section 18-18.
(7)
Give such other data and information as may be required by the building official.
(b)
Application for permits to move, raise or shore a structure shall be made to the building official. Every such application shall indicate:
(1)
The present location of the structure to be moved.
(2)
The proposed location of the structure.
(3)
Evidence that all public utilities have been properly disconnected.
(4)
The length, width and height of the structure.
(5)
The principal materials of construction of the structure.
(6)
The length of time required to do the proposed work. Note that structure moving permits are valid for five days only.
(7)
The name and address of the owner of the property where the structure is to be moved.
(8)
The name and address of the owner of the structure.
(9)
The name and address of a contact person during the move.
(10)
Proof of permission from the owner to move, raise or shore the structure.
(11)
Approval by the director of public works of a moving route plan.
(12)
A satisfactory pre-move inspection report from the department of city planning and development on general code conformance of the structure to be moved.
(13)
A satisfactory foundation inspection report from the department of city planning and development for the proposed location. A satisfactory pre-move inspection report from the department of city planning and development is required to obtain a foundation permit for the proposed location.
(14)
A brief description of proposed condition the present site is to be left in upon completion of removal of the structure (when the site is in the city only).
(c)
Applications for permits for demolition work shall include the following:
(1)
A site plan showing the location of the building or structure to be demolished and of all existing buildings on the property. The plan shall additionally show any necessary means of pedestrian protection as required in article II of this chapter.
(2)
The location where the demolition debris will be deposited.
(3)
The height and the total square footage of the building.
(4)
Evidence of required street closure permit.
(5)
The length of time required to complete the proposed work.
(6)
The name and address of the owner of the building.
(7)
The type of equipment or method used to demolish the building.
(8)
Evidence that all public utilities have been disconnected.
(9)
Proof of rat-abating of any building at least ten days before the demolition may be required.
(10)
Proof of permission from the owner to demolish the building.
(d)
The permittee, also referred to as the permit holder, shall be responsible for the following conditions and restrictions:
(1)
To provide minimum safety measures and equipment to protect the public as prescribed by this chapter.
(2)
To observe any other city ordinances prescribing measures for the safety of the public.
(3)
To observe and comply with this chapter and any other city ordinances or regulations.
(4)
To faithfully construct without departure from or disregard of drawings and specifications, when such drawings and specifications have been filed with and reviewed for code compliance by the director of city planning and development and a permit has been issued for such construction.
(5)
To obtain inspections required by this chapter
(6)
To pay any fee assessed under the authority of this chapter.
(7)
To obey any order issued under the authority of this chapter.
(8)
To maintain satisfactory levels of competence, integrity, workmanship, and recognized practice.
(9)
To maintain a valid business license(s) in the appropriate classification(s), company name, and ownership, per the requirements of the finance department.
(10)
To maintain an active fictitious name registration with the State of Missouri, Office of the Secretary of State, under the business name in which the permittee is obtaining permits when conducting business under a name other than the licensee's given name.
(11)
To cause, permit or allow any work authorized by the permit to be performed in violation of the licensing, certification and/or supervision requirements of section 18-14 shall be a violation of this chapter.
(Ord. No. 040477, § 1, 8-12-04; Ord. 071193, § 1, 1-3-08; Ord. No. 120375, § 1, 5-24-12)