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 of the component parts thereof, and the filling of the lot to grade with material suitable to the city.

(Code 1978, 5-701; Code 1994, 4-801; Code 2003; Code 2015)

It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation 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.

(Code 1978, 5-702; Code 1994, 4-802; Code 2003; Code 2015)

To obtain such permit, the person, firm or corporation 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 said person, firm or corporation 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, firm or corporation 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 or 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.

(Code 1978, 5-703; Code 1994, 4-803; Code 2003; Code 2015)

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, firm or corporation to demolish, destroy, dismantle, wreck or raze said building or structure, all work to be completed in a period of time not to exceed sixty days from the issuance of said permit, nor exceed the time set forth in a particular permit.

(Code 1978, 5-704; Code 1994, 4-805; Code 2003; Code 2015)

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.

(Code 1978, 85-705; Code 1994, 4-805; Code 2003; Code 2015)

The work done under such a permit so issued shall be subject to the inspection and approval of the building inspector. Failure of the person, firm or corporation to comply with all safety requirements of said 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.

(Code 1978, 5-706; Code 1994, 4-806; Code 2003; Code 2015)