HomeMy WebLinkAboutORDINANCES-1985-085-O-858/20/85
AN ORDINANCE
Amendments to Schedule
of Certain Building, Zoning, Construction
Trade Mechanical Systems and Related Fees
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EVANSTON, COOK
COUNTY, ILLINOIS:
SECTION 1: That paragraph XVII of Ordinance 35-0-85 is hereby
amended to read as follows:
LATE FEES: If work is commenced without a permit by a general j
contractor or subcontractor, the permit fee shall be I
increased by fifty percent (50%) for the first such occurrence.
The permit fee shall be increased by one hundred percent (100% j
for the second occurrence within a twelve (12) month period.
In the event work is commenced by a general contractor or sub-
contrac;tor for a third time without a permit within a twelve (12) I
month period, the Director of Building and Zoning may recommend i
to the Planning and Development Committee to suspend for a period
not to exceed twelve (12) months the permit privileges for sai.d
contractor or subcontractor. i
The Planning and Development Committee shall promulgate appropriate
rules and regulations to act upon the recommendation of the Director
of Building and Zoning.
• SECTION 2: That I.A. of Ordinance 35-0-85 is hereby amended to
read as follows:
I. BUILDING PERMIT FEES
A. BASIS OF BUILDING PERMIT FEES: For the purpose of
determining a basis for computing building permit fees,
the established cost of construction shall be determined
by the Director of Building and Zoning as follows:
1. The Director of Building and Zoning may accept an
estimate furnished to him by the applicant for the
permit; or
2. He may require a certificate of the cost of
construction from a licensed architect or a
registered structural or professional engineer;
or
3. He may require an affidavit from the owner or
his agent setting forth the estimated cost of
the proposed work, or
''4. He mAy, at the conclusion of construction, require
submittal of a sworn copy of a Final Contractors i
• Statement, in a form satisfactory to the Director
prior to issuance.of a Final Certificate of Use
and Occupancy.
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5. He may make such estimate as Director of Building
and Zoning.
SECTION 3: All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict
• herewith are hereby repealed.
SECTION 4: This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from
and after its passage, approval and publication in the
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manner provided by law.
Introduced: 1985
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Adopted. 1985
ATTEST:
City Clerk
Ap oved as to fora:
orporati on Cou �e
Approved: d�o
Mayor
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1985
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