§ 2.8.2. Procedures to obtain a building permit.A building permit issued by the chief building official is required in advance of the initiation of construction, erection, moving or alteration of any building or structure unless such construction, erection, moving or alteration is exempted from permitting requirements by the building codes that have been adopted and are enforced by the City of Rome and Floyd County. No building permit shall be issued and no building shall be erected on any lot in the city or county unless access has been established in accordance with this Development Code. No building permits shall be issued before approval of the final plat. All structures shall comply with the requirements of this Development Code, whether or not a building permit is required.  


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  • a.

    Procedure for approval. The Chief Building Official shall be responsible for administering and enforcing the building codes of the City and the County.

    (1)

    Prior to issuance of a building permit the owner shall have received a development permit if required by this Development Code.

    (2)

    Zoning verification shall be obtained from the Planning Department. The following shall be attached to the Zoning Verification Application:

    (a)

    For a single-family detached or two-family dwelling, a plat of the lot showing the outline of the principal building and minimum building setback lines for the lot or an affidavit signed by the owner and stating that the site complies with the provisions of this Code concerning the placement of the dwelling.

    (b)

    For a multi-family or non-residential building, the site plan upon which was granted project approval by the Planning Commission.

    (c)

    A street address number is assigned by the appropriate local government department as required by O.C.G.A. § 43-4-14.

    (3)

    Application for a building permit shall be made to the Chief Building Official. The application shall include:

    (a)

    Application on the form furnished by the Chief Building Official, requesting issuance of a building permit.

    (b)

    A copy of the zoning verification approved by the Planning Department.

    (c)

    Two sets of the building plans for principal multi-family or nonresidential buildings prepared in conformance with this Development Code and the applicable building codes. Plans shall be prepared by or under the supervision of, or reviewed and approved by, an architect registered in Georgia, who shall sign and seal each sheet in the original set of drawings.

    (d)

    The Governing Body has allowed County Health Department approval if an on-site sewage disposal system.

    (e)

    Payment of the building permit application and review fee.

    (f)

    Water meter receipt issued by the appropriate local department.

    (g)

    For applications to move a site-built house, structure or building, the following additional information is required:

    1)

    The name of the person performing the moving;

    2)

    The origin and destination of the moving;

    3)

    The names of the owners of the property from which the structure is removed and of the property to which it is moved;

    4)

    A detailed outline of the route to be followed and the equipment to be used; and

    5)

    An estimate of the time involved, including the time of the day when said operation shall be conducted.

    6)

    Any application for a permit must be made at least 48 hours prior to the proposed moving.

    7)

    In addition to a fee charged for permits, the mover of any site-built house, building or structure shall deposit with the Chief Building Official $400.00 for each structure, to be returned to the mover within five days after such moving if no damage is done to public property.

    8)

    The Chief of Police shall furnish a police escort if he deems it necessary

    (4)

    The Chief Building Official will check the application for completeness at the time of submission. Incomplete applications will be returned to the applicant.

    (5)

    For multi-family and nonresidential buildings, within two weeks following receipt of a complete application, the Building Official shall indicate on one copy of the building plans or in writing all comments related to compliance of the building plans with this Development Code, applicable building codes, and any conditions of zoning approval.

    (6)

    The owner shall be responsible for compliance with this Development Code and all building code requirements, regulations, and for the satisfaction of all of the comments of the Building Official.

    (7)

    At such time as the owner has addressed the comments to the satisfaction of the Building Official and the State Fire Marshall, a building permit shall be issued for the structure.

    (8)

    Plumbing, electrical and mechanical permits shall be issued separately by the Building Official or separately identified on the building permit. Such permits must be issued prior to commencement of work by each affected trade.

    b.

    Standards for approval.

    (1)

    Building permits shall be issued only on buildable lots of record, as defined in this Development Code.

    (2)

    Building permits shall be issued in conformance with the adopted technical codes and supplements that constitute the Building Code and with this Development Code.