HomeMy WebLinkAboutD-1436-99 Demolition PermitsORDINANCE NO. D-1436-99
(AS AMENDED)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARMEL, INDIANA,
AMENDING CHAPTER 7, ARTICLE 3, SECTION 7-10 OF, AND ADDING SECTION 7-27
TO THE CARMEL CITY CODE
WHEREAS, it is in the interest of public health and safety to regulate the demolition of
buildings within the City' s corporate limits; and
WHEREAS, the Common Council desires to amend the Carmel City Code to require permits to
be issued and performance bonds to be tendered for certain structural demolitions taking place within
the City of Carmel.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Common Council of the City of Carmel,
Indiana, as follows:
1. That Chapter 7, Article 3, Section 7-10 of the Carreel City Code be and the same is
hereby amended to read as follows:
"Sec. 7-10.
"A permit shall be obtained before beginning the construction, alteration, repair
or demolition of any building or structure, the cost of which exceeds One
Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00), using forms furnished by the Carmel Department
of Community Services. All fees required to be paid pursuant to this Section
shall be paid to the City of Carmel."
2. That Chapter 7, Article 3, of the Carmel City Code be and the same is hereby amended
to add a new Section 7-27 to read as follows:
"Sec. 7-27. Performance Bond For Demolitions.
"Prior to the City issuing a demolition permit for the demolition of a building or structure
located within the corporate limits of the City of Carmel, the permit applicant shall
submit to the City's designated public official, for such person's review, a written estimate
of the cost of the demolition services requested, and, if the cost estimate for such
demolition exceeds One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00), shall further submit, for such
person's approval, a performance bond for the full amount of such written estimate."
2. All prior ordinances or parts thereof that are inconsistent with any provision of this
Ordinance are hereby repealed as of the effective date of this Ordinance.
3. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after the date of its passage,
execution by the Mayor, and publication in accordance with applicable law.
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PASSED by the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, this
,1999, by a vote of ~ ayes and (D nays.
... day of Q)C~q~
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Diana L. Cordray, I~asurer
Diana L. Cordray, IAMC, C reasurer
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ATTJEST:
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Ordinance No. D- 1436-99
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