76-653. Permits., Article XVI. Administration and Enforcement, Chapter 76. Zoning, Code of Ordinances, Code of Ordinances, Chesterfield

(1)

Required. It shall be unlawful for any person to commence excavation for, or construction of, any building, fence or structure (except concrete work not requiring a foundation or ratwall), structural changes, repairs in any existing building or structure, or moving of an existing building without first obtaining a zoning compliance permit and a building permit from the building administrator.

No permit shall be issued for construction, alteration or remodeling of any building, fence or structure until an application has been submitted in accordance with the provisions of this chapter, showing that the construction proposed is in compliance with the provisions of this chapter and the building code in article II of chapter 14.

No plumbing, electrical, drainage or other permit shall be issued until the building administrator has determined that the plans and designated use indicate that the structure and premises, if constructed as planned and proposed, will conform to the provisions of this chapter.

Alteration or repair of an existing building or structure shall not include any changes in structural members, stairways, basic construction type, kind of class occupancy, light or ventilation, means of egress and ingress, or any other changes affecting or regulated by the building code in article II of chapter 14, the state housing law or this chapter, except for minor repairs or changes not involving any of the provisions in this subsection (1)c.

(2)

New use of land. A zoning compliance permit shall also be obtained for the new use of land, whether presently vacant or a change in land use is proposed.

(3)

New use of buildings or structures. A zoning compliance permit shall also be obtained for any change in use of an existing building or structure to a different class or type.

(4)

Mobile homes as temporary use. The owner of any premises may move not more than one mobile home upon such premises and utilize the mobile home for residence purposes during the actual construction of a permanent dwelling on the premises, but not to exceed six months beginning with the issuance of a permit for the construction of the dwelling. Application may be made for one six-month extension. The township board shall require the owner to furnish a financial guarantee in a sum equal to the cost of removing such mobile home from the premises and completion of the permanent structure. Such financial guarantee may be in the form of a corporate surety bond, irrevocable bank letter of credit or cash.