Saturday, September 1, 2007

Construction, Repairs, Alterations & Improvements (Nov. 2006)

(1) It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, partnership and/or corporation to construct, alter, change, erect or in any manner structurally change any building or structure or improvement upon the land in the corporate limits of the City of Strathmoor Village without first seeking the approval and obtaining a permit from the City of Strathmoor Village Commission. Before seeking approval, applicant must submit an outline of the plans, specifications and proposals.

(2) Before a building permit is issued for the improvement of any property within the City limits of the City of Strathmoor Village, it shall be the duty of any person, firm, partnership and/or corporation so constructing or erecting any such improvement and/or repairs to deposit with the City Clerk of Strathmoor Village the sum of One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) as bond to be held in escrow for said depositor for the purpose of indemnifying the City of Strathmoor Village for any damage occasioned during the construction of said improvements or structural alternatives to any property owned by the City of Strathmoor Village, including sidewalks, lighting equipment, conduit standards, roads or any other property of the City of Strathmoor Village or upon which it is the duty of the City to maintain.

(3) It is expressly provided that prior to the use of any money so deposited, the depositor shall be notified by first class mail to his last known address, of the intention of the City of Strathmoor Village to utilize the funds. The City may elect to repair, replace or construct any damage for the deposit made by said depositor. Upon the satisfactory completion of the work, the City of Strathmoor Village shall properly adjust said deposit and return any remainder to the depositor.

PENALTY Violation of the Ordinance above shall constitute a violation and be punishable by a fine of $250.00 and/or the issuance of a stop work order and/or the removal of the offending structure.

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