The demolition, dismantling, razing, destroying or removal of any building or structure means the wrecking, pulling down, or bringing same to the level, and removal of all the component parts thereof, and the filling of the lot to grade with material suitable to the city.

(Ord. 264)

It shall be unlawful for any person to demolish, destroy, wreck, dismantle, or raze any building or structure in the city without having first obtained a permit from the city to perform such demolition, destruction, dismantlement, wrecking or razing such building or structure.

(Ord. 264)

To obtain such permit the person desiring to demolish, destroy, dismantle, wreck or raze any such building or structure, shall execute and deliver to the city clerk a bond with good and sufficient sureties, in an amount to be determined by the council, conditioned that the person will faithfully observe all rules and regulations established by the terms of this article, and save the city harmless for any damage done to the sidewalks or streets adjacent to the location of such building or structure to be demolished, destroyed, dismantled, wrecked or razed. In addition to the filing of the aforementioned bond, the person shall show proof of the existence of a policy of liability insurance for the protection of persons or property who may suffer damage from such demolition, destruction, dismantlement, wrecking or razing of any such building or structure, in the amount of $100,000, and that a copy of such policy be filed with the city clerk of the city.

(Ord. 264)

When such bond and insurance policy have been filed with the city clerk and approved by the mayor, the city clerk, upon receipt of a fee set by the governing body, shall issue a permit to such person to demolish, destroy, dismantle, wreck or raze the building or structure, all work, to be completed in a period of time not to exceed six months from the issuance of the permit, nor exceed the time set forth in a particular permit.

(Ord. 264)

The requirements of furnishing surety bond and liability insurance for the demolition, dismantlement, razing, destroying or removal of existing residences and/or out buildings or accessory buildings by means of wrecking, pulling down or bringing same to the level, and removal of all of the component parts thereof, and the filling of the lot to grade with material suitable to the city, may be waived by the governing body of the city.

(Ord. 264)

The work done under such a permit so issued shall be subject to the inspection and approval of the city superintendent. Failure of the person to comply with all safety requirements of the building inspector will be grounds for the termination of such permit and the forfeiture of the bond, upon and with the approval of the city council.

(Ord. 264)