Napa Municipal Code Ch. 15.44 Building Demolition Permits

A demolition permit must be obtained for the demolition of any building which is included by inventory form in the city's portion of the Napa County Historic Resources Inventory, or has been officially designated as a city, state or national landmark.

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Application for a demolition permit shall be in writing and filed with the Building Department. The application shall specify the location, size, character and age of the building and the reasons for the demolition. An application fee shall accompany the application in an amount as set from time-to-time by resolution of the Council.

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Within 15 days after an application for a demolition permit is filed, the Building Department shall cause notice of such application to be given by at least one publication in a newspaper of general circulation in this city and by posting notice on the property involved or adjacent thereto and/or by mailing or delivering notice to all owners of property within 300 feet of the property involved. Written notice shall also be delivered personally or by mail to each person who has requested, in writing, notice of such applications.

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Within 15 days after the notice required in Section 15.44.030 has been given, any person may file with the Building Department, a written request that a demolition permit for the property involved not be issued for a period of up to 45 days subsequent to the 15-day response period. If such a request is received, no demolition permit shall be issued for the specified period. The request shall be forwarded to the applicant and any interested persons may thereafter discuss and investigate with the applicant alternatives to demolition of the building.

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If no request to delay issuance of a demolition permit is received as provided herein or if the applicant continues to desire demolition after expiration of the discussion period, the Building Department shall issue the demolition permit.

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A demolition permit shall not be required:

A. Where the demolition is mandated by court order;

B. Where the building has been declared a public nuisance pursuant to Section 15.40.110; or

C. Where the demolition is necessary for the protection of persons and property in the event of an emergency, as defined in Section 2.88.020.

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It is unlawful for any owner of any building subject to this chapter to demolish, raze or destroy, entirely or in significant part, such building without first obtaining a demolition permit as herein provided.

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