§ 190.204. Permit applications.

A.

Form. An application for a permit shall be submitted to the Superintendent in such form as the Superintendent may prescribe.

B.

Person to Submit. The application shall be made by the owner or lessee, or agent of either, or the architect, engineer, contractor or builder employed in connection with the proposed work.

C.

Owner and Contractor Information. The application shall contain the full name and address of the owner and the contractor, and the officer in charge if the owner is an entity.

D.

Cost. The application shall contain the estimated cost of the job for which a permit is requested. If an applicant for a permit fails to give a correct statement of the cost of the work for which a permit is requested, the Superintendent may obtain at the applicant's cost an independent estimate of cost. This estimate shall be used in the granting of the permit.

E.

Contents of Application. The permit application shall describe the proposed work and include two copies of plot plans and building or structure plans. The full application shall include but not be limited to the following:

1.

Application. The application shall include:

a.

House number and permanent parcel number.

b.

Contractor's Akron income tax registration number.

c.

The closest cross streets.

d.

Construction type.

e.

Occupancy use group.

2.

Plot plan. The plot plan shall include:

a.

Elevation of the primary and other accessory buildings.

b.

Elevation of the curb and crown at the extension of lot lines, corners of structures, both sides of retaining walls and other locations needed to evaluate the topography.

c.

Sewer grade and elevation as approved by the sewer division of the Service Department and location of water mains and services.

d.

Dimensions of plot and north arrow.

e.

Dimensions of front building lines and rear and side yards.

f.

Locations and dimensions of buildings, garages, carports, and other accessory buildings and structures.

g.

Dimensions to all adjacent buildings not separated by a public street or alley.

h.

Location of walks, driveways and approaches.

i.

Locations of steps, terraces, porches, fences and retaining walls.

j.

Locations and dimensions of easements.

k.

Location and width of street and right-of-way.

l.

Proposed storm drainage system, roof and stormwater disposal and curb cuts as approved by the sewer and highway divisions of the Service Department.

m.

Location of water-gas-electrical lines under or over the right-of-way or private property.

F.

Agreement to Conditions. The applicant shall agree to permit conditions specified in § 190.206 of this building code.

G.

Responsible Person. Required plans shall bear the identification of the person primarily responsible for their preparation and for the structural safety, provision of other safety requirements and sanitation shown thereon.

H.

Revisions. Revisions to permitted work in progress of systems or materials shall be considered plan amendments and do not require a separate permit.

I.

Any applicant for a building permit must submit certification that the applicant is registered with the Superintendent of Building Inspection, pursuant to Section 190.401(A) of this Code, or submit certification that the applicant is exempt from the requirement to register, pursuant to Section 190.401(B) of this Code. If an applicant is not compliant with Section 190.401, no permit shall be issued under this chapter.

J.

No permit shall be issued if the applicant has failed to pay, in full, any and all penalties imposed pursuant to Section 190.210 (B) or (C) of this Code.

(Ord. 388-1998)

(Ord. 291-2013; Ord. 413-2016)