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A. On any work requiring a building permit(s), the permit(s) shall be issued only to licensed contractors, authorized representatives of licensed contractors, and owner-builders.
B. For purposes of this chapter, an “owner-builder” is an individual personally engaged in the construction (new or remodel) of a single-family residence or accessory, building for his or her own use. The following requirements shall apply to owner-builders seeking permits for construction:
- The owner-builder shall not be issued more than one building permit for new home construction in any two-year period and not more than one building permit at a time;
- The owner-builder has read applicable regulations and provisions of this chapter and applicable state law and affirmed in writing that the proposed project will comply with all such requirements;
- It is the responsibility of the owner-builder to see that all paid personnel shall be covered by workman’s compensation insurance as required by state law;
- The owner-builder must be present at the work site during all inspections and conferences with the building division, unless prior arrangements have been made with the building officials.
In the event that any of the above listed requirements are not met at any time during the course of a permitted project, the chief building official may suspend or revoke the owner-builder’s permit. In the case of a suspended building permit the owner-builder shall have a reasonable time to correct the problem. If not corrected within the time period, the permit may be revoked. In the case of either a suspended or revoked building permit, the owner-builder may ask for a review at the next scheduled building code board of appeals meeting. (Ord. 99-61 (part); prior code Title VII § 1-1)
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