Cypress Municipal Code Art. VII Building and Construction Materials

(a) Prior to obtaining a building permit, building materials and supplies related to the construction project for which a permit is sought may be stored in anticipation of obtaining a building permit. Such materials and supplies may be stored for a reasonable period of time, not to exceed 30 days, necessary to secure a building permit from the city. Any materials and supplies so stored shall be stored in a neat, sanitary, and safe fashion and stored so as to not be unsightly to neighbors or the public in general. Should said building permit be denied or revoked, for any reason, all building materials and supplies shall be removed within five days of the denial or revocation.

(b) When building materials and supplies have been stored on any property pursuant to subsection (a), the construction for which said materials were stored shall commence within 90 days of the issuance of the building permit. If upon the expiration of said 90 day period, construction has not been commenced, all building materials and supplies so stored shall be immediately removed from the property.

(c) At the time of the expiration of a building permit or of a final inspection pursuant to a building permit, all excess, scrap, or unused building materials or supplies shall be removed from the property.

(d) Any violation of the terms set out in subsections (a), (b), and (c) shall constitute a public nuisance and shall be subject to abatement pursuant to section 13-13 et seq. of this Code.

(Ord. No. 842, § 1, 2-12-90)

Prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy, all existing violations of this Chapter or any ordinance, regulation, or code shall be corrected or abated as appropriate or a written agreement between the city and the applicant shall be executed setting forth the compliance timeline and the damages for failure by the applicant to meet the deadlines set forth in said agreement and timeline.

(Ord. No. 842, § 2, 2-12-90)