§ 12.3. Application for permits.

12.3.1

An application shall be accompanied by two (2) copies of a dimensional sketch or a to-schedule plan, signed by the owner, or his authorized agent, to include, as a minimum, the following:

12.3.1.1

Lot dimensions with property line monuments located thereon;

12.3.1.2

Shape, size, height, and location of the buildings proposed to be erected, demolished, altered, or moved, and of any buildings already on the lot, yard dimensions and use of structures, including the number of dwelling units within each structure where appropriate;

12.3.1.3

Easements (private and public);

12.3.1.4

Water courses;

12.3.1.5

Fences;

12.3.1.6

Street names and street right-of-way lines; and

12.3.1.7

Such other information regarding abutting property as directly affects the application.

12.3.1.8

Current erosion and sedimentation requirements set by state law and county ordinances.

12.3.2

Each permit shall be conspicuously posted and displayed on the premises described during the period of construction or reconstruction.

12.3.2.1

If the proposed excavation, filling, construction, or movement set forth in said sketch or plan are in conformity with the provision of this Ordinance, and other appropriate codes and ordinances of Greene County then in effect, the Building Official shall sign and return one (1) copy of the sketch plan to the applicant and shall issue a Building Permit. The Building Official shall retain one (1) copy of the Building Permit and one (1) copy of the sketch or plan for his records.

12.3.2.2

If the sketch or plan submitted describes work which does not conform to the requirements of this Ordinance, the Building Official shall not issue a Building Permit but shall return one (1) copy of the sketch of plan to the applicant along with a signed refusal and shall cite the portions of these Ordinances with which the submitted sketch plan does not comply. The Building Official shall retain one (1) copy of the sketch plan and two (2) copies of the refusal.

12.3.2.3

Any Building Permit shall automatically expire six (6) months from the date of issuance if the person, firm, or corporation to which the certificate or permit was issued has not clearly demonstrated that the permit is being exercised for the purpose for which it was issued, or if the work so authorized is suspended or discontinued for a period of one (1) year.