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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. 2 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 FIRST READING: 0 to —1 Z- 2.D ti 4 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 3