Placerville Municipal Code Ch. 11 Demolition of Buildings and Structures

The purpose of this chapter is to provide minimum standards to safeguard public health, safety and public welfare by regulating and controlling the demolition of buildings and structures. (Ord. 1469, 7-24-1990)

(A) Permits Required: No person, firm or corporation shall demolish any building or structure in the City without first obtaining a separate demolition permit for each such building or structure from the building official.

(B) Application: To obtain a demolition permit the applicant must complete and submit a written application with the Building Division. The demolition application shall:

1. Indicate if the building or structure is within a Historic District or is identified as a historic building or structure. If the building or structure falls into this category, an application for a site plan review is required by section 10-4-10 of this Code and must be filed and fees paid.

2. Identify and describe the work to be covered by the permit for which the application is made.

3. Describe the land on which the demolition work is to be done by the lot, block, tract, assessor's parcel, number and house and street address, or similar description that will readily identify and definitely locate the proposed work.

• 4. Indicate the use and/or occupancy of the building or structure.
• 5. Include a hazardous materials statement.
• 6. Be accompanied by photographs of each building or structure to be demolished.

7. Be signed by the owner or his authorized agent, who may be required to submit evidence to indicate such authority.

8. Give such other information as reasonably may be required by the building official.

9. To hold the City free and harmless for liability and indemnify the City from any loss or damage.

(C) Demolition Permits: The application and plans filed by the applicant shall be reviewed by the building official. Such plans may be reviewed by other departments of the City to assure compliance with ordinances and laws under their jurisdiction. When a site plan has been approved, the work described in the demolition application for the permit shall contain any conditions of the approved site plan. The demolition work shall also be in accordance with other pertinent ordinances and laws. Fees shall be paid as set by resolution of the City Council and insurance and bonds as specified below, shall be provided in order that a permit may be issued.

1. A cash bond, assigned deposit or performance bond of five thousand dollars ($5,000.00) to provide for damage to City property or utilities.

2. A liability and property damage insurance policy of one million dollars ($1,000,000.00).

3. A cash bond, assignment deposit or performance bond based on the estimated cost of the work to complete the demolition plus ten percent (10%). All performance bonds and insurance policies must be approved by the City Attorney as to form and legal requirements. (Ord. 1469, 7-24-1990)

(A) Hazards: The demolition of buildings or structures shall be performed in such a manner as not to create a hazard to pedestrian or vehicular traffic or to unreasonably impede such traffic. Forty eight (48) hours prior to the start of demolition the permittee shall notify the building official. Approvals must be obtained from affected city departments prior to start of any demolition.

(B) Danger To Persons Or Property: The demolition of buildings or structures shall be performed in such a manner as not to create a hazard to health and safety of any person or property. A four foot (4') fence and/or pedestrian protection as required by chapter 144 of the building code shall be installed. The building official may waive the fence requirement for minor demolition work.

(C) Notice To Cease: If, in the opinion of the building official exercising reasonable judgement, based upon an inspection at the demolition location, it is determined that the demolition is being performed in a manner as to create a hazard or danger, the building official shall issue a written stop work notice to persons demolishing the building or structure to cease such hazardous or dangerous activity immediately. Upon receipt of such notice, all persons engaged in the demolition shall cease such activity immediately and take such corrective action as may be required by the building official so as to eliminate such hazard or danger. (Ord. 1469, 7-24-1990)

The bonds and insurance referred to in section 4-11-2 of this chapter shall guarantee the performance by person(s) demolishing the building(s) or structure(s) to:

(A) Keep all streets, sidewalks and other public property clear and free of all debris during and after the demolition.

(B) Provide for fencing and pedestrian protection for site security, pedestrian protection, and prevent damage to publicly owned improvements.

(C) Leave the demolition site in a clean and level condition, removing from the site all foundation and debris, to fill to grade all holes, depressions or trenches resulting from the demolition, and cap to sewer in an approved manner.

(D) Repair all damage done to public or private property in the demolition of the building(s) or structure(s).

(E) Assure the completion of all work required by the demolition permit within the time designation. (Ord. 1469, 7-24-1990)

The failure of the permittee to comply with any of the provisions of this chapter, or the permit, the city shall initiate the forfeiture of the bond(s) to complete the work in accordance with the permit requirements. (Ord. 1469, 7-24-1990)

Upon completion of the demolition of the building(s) and structure(s) under the provisions of this chapter and the permit, the building official shall return the cash bond(s) and/or release the assignment deposit(s) and performance bond(s). (Ord. 1469, 7-24-1990)