Chapter 16.20
SITE RENOVATION

Sections:

16.20.010    Requirements – Generally.

16.20.020    Requirements – Time limit.

16.20.030    Noncompliance – Damage fee.

16.20.040    Administration.

16.20.010 Requirements – Generally.

Upon the demolition or removal of buildings or other structures within the corporate limits, the owner of the lot, building site, or parcel of land from which the building or structure is removed shall be responsible for the following:

A. All visible remnants of the building razing or removal shall be removed from the lot, site, or parcels.

B. Footings, foundations and foundation walls shall be removed.

C. Basement excavations shall be filled and compacted to prevent future soil settlement according to the requirements of the City Engineer.

D. Driveways and parking lot surfacing shall be removed. Parking lot bullrails, traffic channeling devices and sidewalks shall be removed.

E. The grade of the former building site, including driveways and parking lots, shall be restored to natural grade or as determined by the Building Official.

F. Perimeter sidewalks, curbs and curbcuts shall be left undisturbed.

G. Earth-retaining walls, formerly used to establish grade for the building site or provide protection of adjoining property, shall not be removed. (Ord. 1101 § 1, 1972).

16.20.020 Requirements – Time limit.

The requirements set forth in IMC 16.20.010 shall be completed within 30 days following building removal or demolition. (Ord. 1101 § 2, 1972).

16.20.030 Noncompliance – Damage fee.

The owner of record of any lot, site, or parcel of land found to be in noncompliance with

IMC 16.20.010 shall be subject to a $25.00 per day damage fee payable to the City for each and every day the noncompliance exists. (Ord. 1101 § 3, 1972).

16.20.040 Administration.

The Building Official shall be charged with the administration of this chapter. (Ord. 1101 § 4, 1972).