HomeMy Public PortalAbout130_010_Second Reading Ord 33-A-2014 Sec 9-030 permit placards ORDINANCE NO. 33-A-2014
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CODE OF ORDINANCES
TO CREATE SECTION 9-030 REGARDING BUILDING PERMITS
FOR THE CITY OF TYBEE ISLAND, GEORGIA,
TO PROVIDE A NEW EFFECTIVE DATE
WHEREAS, the duly elected governing authority for the City of Tybee Island, Georgia,
is authorized under Article 9, Section 2, Paragraph 3 of the Constitution of the State of Georgia
to adopt reasonable ordinances to protect and improve the public health, safety, and welfare of
the citizens of Tybee Island, Georgia, and
WHEREAS, the duly elected governing authority for the City of Tybee Island, Georgia,
is the Mayor and Council thereof, and
WHEREAS, the governing authority desires to amend the Code dealing with parking
decals so as to place limitations thereon, and for other purposes, and
WHEREAS, the City of Tybee Island desires to amend Section 9-030, building permits,
to add a new subsection (F) thereto, and
NOW, THEREFORE, be it ordained by the governing authority of the City of Tybee
Island that the Code of Ordinances is hereby amended so as to establish a new subsection to be
designated as Section 9-030(F) and that the Code shall be amended as hereinafter provided.
SECTION 1
Section 9-030 is hereby amended to add a new subsection (F) thereto and it shall
hereafter read as follows:
Sec. 9-030. Building permits.
(A) Application for a building permit must be made by the owner, or his agent, accompanied by two sets
of plans, together with specifications of the work to be done. An application for a building permit for
construction of a new building or an addition must be accompanied by a plan showing size of lot and
portion of lot to be built on and shall show that the lot has been surveyed by a licensed surveyor, or
that lot stakes have been placed in position in accordance with such a survey. No work of any nature
shall be started until a building permit has been issued. A permit must be secured for all new
construction, all interior and exterior property alterations and all interior and exterior property repairs.
Cosmetic items such as painting, carpet replacement and similar work shall not require a permit. No
permit shall be issued until the prescribed fees for same have been paid in accordance with the fee
schedule on file with the clerk of council.
(B) Prior to any land-disturbing activity or structure modifications, the landowner or building permittee
shall show the diameter and location of all trees of six inches or more in diameter at breast height
(41/2 feet above existing grade) on a sketch of the site, together with the location of existing or
planned improvements on the site. A tree removal permit shall be obtained prior to the removal of
any living, damaged, or dead tree.
(C) All construction sites are required to have restroom facilities as well as sufficient containers for
collecting all waste and debris created from the construction activities. No inspection shall be
conducted until the applicant has provided proof of compliance with these requirements. If during
construction such facilities are not provided on site, the building inspector will issue a stop work order
until such compliance is achieved. Owners of property while under construction shall ensure there is
sufficient space on their property for all construction vehicles, materials, and other related items so
as not to interfere with adjacent property owners access or parking on their property.
(D) Any applicant for a building permit shall have the right to appeal to the mayor and council should the
building official refuse to approve the issuance of a permit,
(E) Construction must begin within 180 days from the date of permit issuance. An issued permit shall
become invalid if the construction authorized on the site by such permit is suspended or abandoned
for a period of 180 days after the time the work is commenced.
(F) A placard issued with a permit shall be posted on the premises and not more than 5-feet from the
front property line. A replacement placard must be obtained from city hall and posted immediately
when a placard becomes illegible or lost. It is unlawful to post a placard for a private project on
public property. It is unlawful to attach a placard to a tree or utility pole. A placard shall be removed
as soon as practicable after a project has passed final inspection.
SECTION 2
The sections, paragraphs, sentences, clauses and phrases of this ordinance are severable
and, if any phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph, or section of this ordinance shall be declared
illegal or invalid by the valid judgment or decree of any court of competent jurisdiction, such
illegality shall not affect any of the remaining phrases, clauses, sentences, paragraphs and
sections of this ordinance.
SECTION 3
All ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are expressly repealed.
SECTION 4
It is the intention of the governing body, and it is hereby ordained, that the provisions of
this ordinance shall become effective and be made a part of the Code of Ordinances, City of
Tybee Island, Georgia, and the sections of this ordinance may be renumbered to accomplish such
intention.
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SECTION 5
This ordinance shall be effective upon its adoption by the Mayor and Council pursuant to
the ordinances of the City.
ADOPTED THIS DAY OF , 2014.
MAYOR
ATTEST:
CLERK OF COUNCIL
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SECOND READING:
ENAC'T'ED:
Tybee/Ordinances/2014/33-2014 Sec 9-030 building permits 05.23.14
Tybee/Ordinances/2014I33-A-2014 Sec 9-030 building permits 06.16.14 rev at council mtg
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