§ 7-27. Building demolition.

(a)

A demolition permit is required for the demolition of structures in the city.

(b)

Hazardous material assessment and hazardous material abatement documentation shall be submitted to the city as required by the building official.

(c)

Compliance with other utility or regulatory agencies (electric utility, gas utility, MPCA, watershed, etc.) is required. Approvals or other documentation required by such agencies shall be submitted to the city as required by the building official.

(d)

All debris (demolished construction material) shall be removed from the site. Any resulting excavation shall be backfilled with soil free of debris or contaminants.

(e)

Grading, erosion control and groundcover, pursuant to section 7-22 of this chapter, may be required.

(f)

Demolition projects with a value exceeding $5,000.00, or within ten feet of a structure or property line may require security in the form of cash escrow or letter of credit to ensure timely and complete demolition and restoration of the site.

(g)

A site plan or survey of the site indicating the structure(s) to be removed, pursuant to section 7-19 of this chapter, may be required.

(Ord. No. 429, § 1, 9-25-06)