Ordinances-1985-127

ORDINANCE NO. 1985-127 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 83 OF THE ORDINANCES OF TIFFIN, IOWA, FOR THE PURPOSE OF PLACING TIME LIMITATIONS ON THE VALIDITY OF BUILDING PERMITS AND CERTIFICATES OF OCCUPANCY ISSUED PURSUANT TO THE TERMS OF ORDINANCE NO. 83. BE IT ENACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF TIFFIN, IOWA: SECTION I. Purpose. The purpose of this ordinance is to amend the present City Ordinance No. 83 so as to establish limitations of time for the validity of building permits and certificates of occupancy issued by the City of Tiffin. SECTION II. Amendment. Section 20 of Ordinance No. 83 of the City of Tiffin Ordinances is hereby amended by adding the following to the existing paragraph. Any building permit or certificate of occupancy issued pursuant to this section shall be valid for a period of one year following its issuance. Any building project or occupancy which is not commenced within one year of the date the Council approves the issuance of the building permit or which is not completed within two years of the date the Council approves the issuance of the building permit shall require the party applying for the permit to make a new application for the project or occupancy contemplated. All building permits or certificates of occupancy outstanding as of January 7, 1985 shall be deemed to have been issued on January 7, 1985 for the purpose of this section. SECTION III. Repealer. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with the provisions of this Ordinance are repealed. SECTION IV. Saving Clause. If any part, portion or provision of this Ordinance shall be adjudged to be invalid or unconstitutional, such adjudication shall not affect the validity of the Ordinance as a whole, or any part, portion or provision thereof not adjudged invalid or unconstitutional. SECTION V. When Effective. This Ordinance shall be in effect after its final passage and approval as provided by law. Passed the the Council on this 7th day of January, 1985, and approval on this 7th day of January, 1985. GLÉNN R. POTTER, MAYOR ADELLA S. KERN, CLERK-TREASURER Councilman Kobold introduced the foregoing Ordinance which was then duly read and considered by the Council. Its adoption was moved by Councilman Kobold and seconded by Councilman Spivey. On roll call vote Councilman Cox, Kobold, Morgan, Spivey, Stevens voted "Aye". "Nay". Mayor declared motion carried.