§ 7-17. Permits.

(a)

A permit shall constitute permission to maintain, store or handle materials, or to conduct processes, which produce conditions hazardous to life or property, or to install equipment used in connection with such activities. Such permit does not take the place of any license required by law. It shall not be transferable, and any change in use or occupancy of premises shall require a new permit.

(b)

Before a permit may be issued, the agent shall inspect and approve the receptacles, vehicles, buildings or storage places to be used. In cases where laws or regulations enforceable by departments other than the building department are applicable, joint approval shall be obtained from all departments concerned.

(c)

Permits shall be valid until revoked, but the agent may revoke a permit or approval issued if any violation of this code is found upon inspection or in case there has been any false statement of misrepresentation as to a material fact in the application or plans which the permit or approval was based.

(d)

It shall be the duty of the municipality to issue or reject the permit promptly, and in any event not later than thirty (30) days after the applicant has filed an application on a form provided by the municipality, paid the necessary fee, and complied with the requirements of this Code. No permits shall be unreasonably withheld and the reasons for withholding the permit shall be furnished to the applicant within said thirty-day period.

(Ord. No. 2012-113, § 3, 9-18-12)