§ 14-51. Close-out fees.

When the work for which a permit was issued is completed, and the contractor fails to request the mandatory final inspection within 24 hours after such completion, a close-out fee shall be assessed against the contractor as provided by resolution of the city council. The close-out fee shall not be charged for roofing, re-roofing, fencing or siding work. As used in this section, "completed" means that the improvement appears to be done in accordance with the terms of the permit based upon available evidence, and the building department has evidence to prove at least one of the following events:

(1)

The contract for the work has been paid or otherwise satisfied.

(2)

The improvement is being used.

(3)

The job has been abandoned by the contractor for any reason.

(4)

The work has not progressed for six months.

(5)

The owner of the improvement notifies the building department that the work is completed.

(Ord. No. 1990-28, § 7, 9-18-90; Ord. No. 1993-36, § 1, 9-28-93)