§ 8-79. Plans and specifications.  


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  • Detailed plans, specifications, and certified survey plans shall accompany each application for all permits. Plans shall be drawn to scale with sufficient clarity to indicate the nature and extent of the work proposed. In the V flood zone, all plans are to be sealed by a licensed architect or structural engineer. Surveys drawn by a licensed land surveyor and the plans and specifications shall contain information sufficient to indicate that the work proposed will conform to the provisions of this chapter and the appropriate regulatory codes. Where plans and specifications are required, a copy of such plans and specifications shall be kept at the work site until all authorized operations have been completed and approved by the inspector. A detailed plan, specifications, and certified surveys are not required for accessory structures with all dimensions 12 feet or less. Building permits are not required for (1) the replacement of windows, doors, exterior siding, and the decking, stair treads, railings, pickets for porches; (2) the replacement of plumbing that does not change size or capacity; and (3) the replacement of water heaters provided the energy use rate is not increased and there is no change in fuel, energy source, location, routing or sizing of the venting and pipe. Floor plans are required for manufactured and modular homes.

(Ord. of 11-14-2000(7), § 3-49; Amend. of 11-8-2016(2))