Chapter 12.105 — PERMITS

Any owner or authorized agent who intends to construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, demolish, or change the occupancy of a building or structure, or to erect, install, enlarge, alter, repair, remove, convert or replace any electrical, gas, mechanical or plumbing system, the installation of which is regulated by this code, or to cause any such work to be done, shall first make application to the building official and obtain the required permit.

12.105.010.1 Emergency repairs. Where equipment replacements and repairs must be performed in an emergency, the permit application shall be submitted within the next working business day to the building official, which shall include an explanation and proof of the emergency.

12.105.010.2 Annual permit. Instead of an individual permit for each alteration to an already approved electrical, gas, mechanical or plumbing installation, the building official is authorized to issue an annual permit upon application therefore to any person, firm or corporation regularly employing one (1) or more qualified trade persons in the building, structure or on the premises owned or operated by the applicant for the permit.

12.105.010.3 Annual permit records. The person to whom an annual permit is issued shall keep a detailed record of alterations made under such annual permit. The building official shall have access to such records at all times or such records shall be filed with the building official as designated.

(Ord. No. 1974, div. 1, 11-18-2019)

12.105.020 - Work exempt from permit.

Exemptions from permit requirements of this code shall not be deemed to grant authorization for any work to be done in any manner in violation of the provisions of this code or any other laws or ordinances of this jurisdiction. Permits shall not be required where exempted by law and for the following:

Building:

a.

Nonhabitable one-story detached accessory structures on residentially zoned property or on a lot with an established principal residential use, used as tool and storage sheds, gazebos, playhouses, or similar uses, provided the floor area does not exceed one hundred twenty (120) square feet (18.58 m[2 ] ); and height does not exceed fifteen (15) feet (five (5) mm); and does not include electrical, mechanical, or plumbing; and meets required setbacks for a structure as defined in Title 14.

b.

Residential fences not over seven (7) feet (two thousand one hundred thirty-four (2134) mm) high or masonry fenced walls not over thirty-six (36) inches (nine hundred fourteen (914) mm) when outside the front yard or street yard and not used as swimming pools barriers. When in front yard or street yard must comply with requirements of Title 14.

c.

Oil derricks.

d.

Retaining walls or rockery walls that are not over forty-eight (48) inches (one thousand two hundred nineteen (1219) mm) in height measured from the bottom of the footing to the top of the wall. Walls must not support a surcharge or impound Class I, II or IIIA liquids.

e.

Water tanks supported directly on grade if the capacity does not exceed five thousand (5,000) gallons (eighteen thousand nine hundred twenty-five (18,925) L) and the ratio of height to diameter or width does not exceed two (2) to one (1).

f.

Patios, sidewalks and driveways not more than thirty (30) inches (seven hundred sixty-two (762) mm) above adjacent grade, without foundations, and not over any septic system, basement or story below, and not part of an accessible route or means of egress.

g.

Painting, papering, flooring, carpeting, counter tops and similar finish work. Striping or restriping of parking lots shall require a permit.

h.

Temporary (not to exceed one hundred eighty (180) days) motion picture, television and theater stage sets and scenery.

i.

Prefabricated swimming pools accessory to a Group R-3 occupancy that are less than twenty-four (24) inches (six hundred ten (610) mm) deep, do not exceed five thousand (5,000) gallons (eighteen thousand nine hundred twenty-five (18,925) L) and are installed entirely above ground.

j.

Shade cloth structures constructed for nursery or agricultural purposes, with no associated electrical, plumbing, or mechanical and comply with Title 14.

k.

Swings and other playground equipment accessory to detached one- and two-family dwellings.

l.

Window awnings supported by an exterior wall that do not project more than fifty-four (54) inches (one thousand three hundred seventy-two (1372) mm) from the exterior wall and do not project more than twenty-four (24) inches (six hundred ten (610) mm) into any setback and do not require additional support; Group R-3 and U occupancies only.

m.

Nonfixed and movable fixtures, cases, racks, counters and partitions not over five (5) feet nine (9) inches (one thousand seven hundred fifty-three (1753) mm) in height.

n.

Roofing repair if the roof is less than one hundred (100) square feet (9.29 m[2 ] ) or still under its one (1) year warranty.

o.

Replacement of doors when the opening, location, and casement remain the same, meets the adopted energy code requirements, meets the current safety glazing requirements, and has the same fire rating and closer requirements as the door being replaced.

p.

Repair or replacement of garage doors when the opening size and location remain the same, no new electrical, meets the current safety glazing requirements, and installed per manufacturer's recommendations.

q.

Decks not exceeding two hundred (200) square feet (18.58 m[3 ] ) in area, that are not more than thirty (30) inches (seven hundred sixty-two (762) mm) above grade at any point, are not attached to a building, are not part of any path of egress and meets required setbacks as defined in Title 14.

r.

Replacement of glazing or replacement of glazing in hazardous locations with tempered glazing.

s.

Grading under fifty (50) cubic yards (38.23 m[3 ] ) pursuant to Title 14.

Electrical:

Repairs and maintenance:

i.

Minor repair work, including the replacement of lamps or the connection of approved portable electrical equipment to approved permanently installed receptacles.

ii.

Reinstallation of attachment plug receptacles, but not the outlets therefore.

iii.

Replacement of branch circuit over-current devices of the required capacity in the same location.

iv.

Repair or replacement of current carrying parts of any switch, contactor or control device.

v.

Repair or replacement of electrodes or transformers of the same size and capacity for signs or gas tube systems.

vi.

Repair or replacement of fixed motors, transformers or fixed approved appliances of the same type and rating in the same location.

vii.

Removal of electrical wire, coax or communication wire.

viii.

Replacement of light fixtures in single family and accessory structures.

Temporary uses:

i.

Listed cord-and-plug connected temporary decorative lighting.

ii.

Listed temporary construction lighting or wiring.

iii.

Carnivals and circuses.

iv.

Installation of any temporary system required for the testing or servicing of electrical equipment or apparatus.

v.

Temporary wiring for experimental purposes in suitable experimental laboratories.

Electrical wiring, devices and appliances: Electrical wiring, devices, appliances, apparatus or equipment operating at less than twenty-five (25) volts and not capable of supplying more than fifty (50) watts of energy.

Radio and television transmitting stations: The provisions of this code shall not apply to electrical equipment used for radio and television transmissions but do apply to equipment and wiring for a power supply and the installations of towers and antennas.

Gas:

a.

Portable heating, cooking or clothes drying appliances.

b.

Replacement of any minor part that does not alter approval of equipment or make such equipment unsafe.

c.

Portable fuel cell appliances that are not connected to a fixed piping system and are not interconnected to a power grid.

Mechanical:

a.

Portable heating appliance.

b.

Portable ventilation equipment.

c.

Portable cooling unit.

d.

Steam, hot or chilled water piping within any heating or cooling equipment regulated by this code.

e.

Replacement of any part that does not alter approval of equipment or make such equipment unsafe.

f.

Portable evaporative cooler.

g.

Self-contained refrigeration system containing ten (10) pounds (4.54 kg) or less of refrigerant and actuated by motors of one (1) horsepower (seven hundred forty-six (746) W) or less.

h.

Portable fuel cell appliances that are not connected to a fixed piping system and are not interconnected to a power grid.

Plumbing:

a.

The stopping of leaks in drains, water, soil, waste or vent pipe: provided, however, that if any concealed trap, drain pipe, water, soil, waste or vent pipe becomes defective and it becomes necessary to remove and replace the same with new material, such work shall be considered as new work and a permit shall be obtained and inspection made as provided in this code.

b.

The clearing of stoppages or the repairing of leaks in pipes, valves or fixtures and the removal and reinstallation of water closets, provided such repairs do not involve or require the replacement or rearrangement of valves, pipes or fixtures.

c.

The repair or replacement of residential sinks, lavatories, or water closets and their associated valves and traps, provided such do not require the modification, replacement or rearrangement of the water, waste, or vent pipes or require an electrical connection.

12.105.020.1 Repairs. Application or notice to the building official is not required for ordinary repairs to structures, replacement of lamps or the connection of approved portable electrical equipment to approved permanently installed receptacles. Such repairs shall not include the cutting away of any wall, partition or portion thereof, the removal or cutting of any structural beam or load-bearing support, or the removal or change of any required means of egress, or rearrangement of parts of a structure affecting the egress requirements; nor shall ordinary repairs include addition to, alteration of, replacement or relocation of any standpipe, water supply, sewer, drainage, drain leader, gas, soil, waste, vent or similar piping, electric wiring or mechanical or other work affecting public health or general safety.

12.105.020.2 Public service agencies. A permit shall not be required for installation, alteration, or repair of generation, transmission, distribution or metering or other related equipment that is under the ownership and control of public service agencies by established right.

(Ord. No. 1974, div. 1, 11-18-2019)

To obtain a permit, the applicant shall first file an application therefore in writing on a form furnished by the building official for that purpose. Such application shall:

1.

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

2.

Describe the land on which the proposed work is to be done by legal description, street address or similar description that will readily identify and definitely locate the proposed building or work;

3.

Indicate the use and occupancy for which the proposed work is intended;

Be accompanied by construction documents and other information as required in Chapter 12.107;

5.

State the valuation of the proposed work;

6.

Be signed by the applicant, or the applicant's authorized agent; and

7.

Give such other data and information as required by the building official.

12.105.030.1 Action on application. The building official shall examine or cause to be examined applications for permits and amendments thereto within a reasonable time after filing. If the application or the construction documents do not conform to the requirements of pertinent laws, the building official shall reject such application in writing, stating the reasons therefore. If the building official is satisfied that the proposed work conforms to the requirements of this code and laws and ordinances applicable thereto, the building official shall issue a permit therefore as soon as practicable.

12.105.030.2 Time limitation of application. An application for a permit for any proposed work shall be deemed to have been abandoned one hundred eighty (180) days after the date of filing, unless such application has been pursued in good faith or a permit has been issued; except that the building official is authorized to grant one (1) extension of time for an additional period not exceeding one hundred eighty (180) days. The extension shall be requested in writing and justifiable cause demonstrated.

(Ord. No. 1974, div. 1, 11-18-2019)

The issuance or granting of a permit shall not be construed to be a permit for, or an approval of, any violation of any of the provisions of this code or of any other ordinance of the jurisdiction. Permits presuming to give authority to violate or cancel the provisions of this code or other ordinances of the jurisdiction shall not be valid. The issuance of a permit based on construction documents and other data shall not prevent the building official from requiring the correction of errors in the construction documents and other data. The building official is also authorized to prevent occupancy or use of a structure where in violation of this code or of any other ordinances of this jurisdiction.

(Ord. No. 1974, div. 1, 11-18-2019)

All building permits for the construction of buildings issued by the building official under the provisions of this code and the SRMC shall expire and become invalid twenty-four (24) months after the date of issuance. The building official is authorized to grant, in writing, one (1) or more extensions of time, for periods not more than twenty-four (24) months each. The extension shall be requested in writing and

justifiable cause demonstrated. All other permits including permits issued for fences, equipment replacements, and utilities, shall expire and become invalid one hundred eighty (180) days after the date of issuance.

All work authorized by a permit that has expired must stop and may only continue upon application for and approval of either a renewal of the expired permit or a new permit. Renewal of a permit is prohibited if the work authorized by a permit is not commenced and inspected within the permit period after issuance or if any permit is not renewed within the renewal grace period after expiration.

Exception: The building official may allow an invalid permit to be renewed only upon a determination by the building official that unforeseen and extraordinary circumstances are established by the applicant and the other provisions of this Section 12.105.050 are satisfied.

12.105.050.1 New permits. Any new permit issued for the same purpose will require a new application and payment of all permit fees as required by this code existing at the time of application for new permit. New permits shall be governed by this code and any other applicable policy, regulation or law, local, state or federal, existing at the time of application for new permit.

12.105.050.2 Renewals. Renewals of an expired permit must be applied for within the renewal grace period from the permit expiration date and all additional fees paid. A renewal may be granted in writing by the building official only if the building official is satisfied that justifiable cause exists for a renewal or a site inspection by the building official establishes that all work is within the scope and is authorized by the and the work is not complete. Renewals shall extend the time of the permit from the date of expiration of the original permit or the last renewal. The renewals shall have the same duration as the original permit.

Exceptions: If the building official is satisfied with proof from the applicant of his active military service that prevented timely completion of the authorized work, the building official may grant a one-time extension for a reasonable period of time not to exceed 2 years at no cost to the applicant. If the authorized work is not completed within this extension of time, a renewal of the original permit, if possible hereunder, or a new permit will be required pursuant to the provisions of this code.

vice that prevented timely completion of the authorized work, the building official may grant a one-time extension for a reasonable period of time not to exceed 2 years at no cost to the applicant. If the authorized work is not completed within this extension of time, a renewal of the original permit, if possible hereunder, or a new permit will be required pursuant to the provisions of this code.

If at the time of expiration of the permit or its renewal the authorized work is in the final inspection stage as defined in Chapter 12.109, the building official may grant a one time 90-day extension at no cost. If work under this extension is not completed within the 90 days, a renewal of the original permit, if possible hereunder, or a new permit will be required pursuant to the provisions of this code.

12.105.050.3 Renewal limit. Permits may be renewed 3 times. After the expiration of the third renewal, the applicant shall apply for a new permit.

12.105.050.4 Renewal Grace Period. Building permits shall have a grace period of not more than 12 months from the expiration date of the permit. All other permits including fences, equipment replacements, and utilities, shall have a grace period of not more than 3 months from the expiration date of the permit.

Temporary permits for structures and uses shall not have a grace period and any extension to the permit shall comply with Chapter 12.107.

(Ord. No. 1974, div. 1, 11-18-2019; Ord. No. 2021, § 1, 11-21-2022)

The building official is authorized to suspend or revoke a permit issued under the provisions of this code whenever this code or any other applicable policy, regulation or law, local, state or federal, is violated, or whenever the permit is issued in error or on the basis of incorrect, inaccurate or incomplete information, or in violation of any ordinance or regulation or any of the provisions of this code.

(Ord. No. 1974, div. 1, 11-18-2019)

The building permit or copy shall be kept on the site of the work until the completion of the project. The "notification of building permit issuance" placard shall be prominently posted and displayed on the front of the building or structure where the building permit activity occurs and shall be clearly visible from the street or right-of-way and shall remain in place for the duration of construction until the final inspection is passed.

(Ord. No. 1974, div. 1, 11-18-2019)

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