Chapter 18.15
RULES AND REGULATIONS
Sections:
18.15.010 Sanitary requirements.
18.15.020 Building inspection and cost of permits.
18.15.030 Moving of houses, structures and buildings.
18.15.040 Area of land to be occupied by residences.
18.15.050 One residence on a given area, lot or lots.
18.15.060 Construction and finishing of residences.
18.15.070 Structures damaged by fire.
18.15.080 Location of outbuildings.
18.15.090 Time in which to use construction permit.
18.15.100 Educational and religious structures and purposes.
18.15.110 Consultation services.
18.15.120 This title not retroactive.
18.15.010 Sanitary requirements.
Where sewer lines are adjacent to blocks or lots or within a reasonable distance of said lots, all houses built therein must connect to said sewer lines; where no sewer line is available but water lines are available, all houses must install an acceptable and approved septic tank and connect said house or building to same. Outside privies will be permitted only where neither water lines nor sewer lines are available. [Ord. 70 § 9, 1957].
18.15.020 Building inspection and cost of permits.
The mayor and council shall have power to appoint a building inspector whose duties shall be to frequently inspect all construction in process to see that it meets the requirements of the zone in which it is located. A charge will be made for the issuance of building permits as follows: $5.00 where construction cost is $1,500 or less and $10.00 where construction cost is over $1,500 and not more than $5,000 and $15.00 where construction cost is over $5,000, payable in advance. Anyone building a structure who attempts to materially deviate from the approved plans and specifications on file shall be notified immediately to either comply with the provisions of said plans or cease building at once and upon the failure of said builder to comply promptly, the mayor and council shall immediately start court proceedings to force compliance. [Ord. 70 § 10, 1957].
18.15.030 Moving of houses, structures and buildings.
All houses, structures or buildings moved into said Village of Cimarron or that may be moved from one location to another location within the Village limits shall meet the requirements and specifications of the area or zone wherein it is moved within six months from the time it is moved and a building permit shall first be obtained before any move is made. [Ord. 70 § 11, 1957].
18.15.040 Area of land to be occupied by residences.
All residences constructed or moved into zones five and six must occupy at least two 25-foot lots and must leave a distance of at least four feet between the building and the lot line on each side. Residences constructed or moved into zone four may occupy one 25-foot lot or more and must have at least three feet between the side of the building and the lot line on each side; all residences must be set back at least 20 feet from the front end of the lot or lots on which same is located. [Ord. 70 § 12, 1957].
18.15.050 One residence on a given area, lot or lots.
In all residential zones only one residence may be constructed on a specified lot or lots; such residences may be one or two stories in height and may be duplexes or triplexes or other multiple-type residences, but there shall not be permitted more than one residence or structure for residential purposes erected or located on a specified lot or lots as required by the zone in which it is located and in no instance will there be permitted the erection or locating of one residence behind another on the same lot or lots. [Ord. 70 § 13, 1957].
18.15.060 Construction and finishing of residences.
Residences and buildings must be constructed of approved standardized building materials with approved outside finishes; shacks of plain board will not be permitted in any zone; adobe structures must have an outside finish of concrete base plaster or adobe plaster. [Ord. 70 § 14, 1957].
18.15.070 Structures damaged by fire.
Present buildings and structures that do not conform to zone requirements wherein they are situated may be rebuilt after a fire, provided not over 50 percent of said structure was burned or destroyed; if said building or structure is burned or destroyed over 50 percent, in such event, rebuilding of said structure must comply with the zoning requirements of the zone in which it is located. In all cases of damage, a building permit must be obtained before rebuilding is commenced. [Ord. 70 § 15, 1957].
18.15.080 Location of outbuildings.
In all residential zones all outbuildings not attached to and being an integral part of and conforming to residence design and finish must be located and constructed on the rear half of said lot or lots. [Ord. 70 § 16, 1957].
18.15.090 Time in which to use construction permit.
When a permit to erect, repair, alter or move a building or structure is granted, the permit holder must begin the building, erection or moving of said building or structure within 30 days after the issuance of said permit and must complete all work of construction, erection, building or moving said building or structure within six months from the date said permit was issued; however, in the event of hardship, recognized by the mayor and council, a reasonable extension of time in which to complete the work may be granted, provided suitable and reasonable progress has been made during the period of the permit first issued. [Ord. 70 § 17, 1957].
18.15.100 Educational and religious structures and purposes.
Schools and churches may be erected in residential zones, provided the owners of 50 percent of the land in such block consent. [Ord. 70 § 18, 1957].
18.15.110 Consultation services.
The mayor and council, the zoning commission and other designated officials of said Village whose duty it is to supervise and inspect construction may consult and avail themselves of the advice and counsel of experienced and competent builders when considering proposed plans and specifications for construction and when inspecting construction in progress. [Ord. 70 § 19, 1957].
18.15.120 This title not retroactive.
The provisions of this title shall not be retroactive and existing buildings and structures located contrary to the provisions of this title may remain and the present uses thereof may continue during the ordinary life of said structures and said structures may be kept in repair during their ordinary life. [Ord. 70 § 20, 1957].