2002-09-23 Regular Meeting and Public Hearing

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e e structure not in conformance with this chapter or any other ordinance of the city in accordance with state law. Sec. 106-146. Zoning permit for nonconforming uses, lots and structures. A zoning permit shall not be required but may be applied for and shall be issued for nonconforming uses, lots, or structures. However, in the event of any subsequent application or building permit or of any change in occupancy the enforcing officer may require other evidence that the nonconforming use, lot, or structure legally existed prior to the effective date such property became subject to the terms of these regulations. Sec. 106-147. Certificate of existing conforming uses. A zoning permit shall not be required but may be applied for and shall be issued for any existing use of land or structure which conforms to the requirements of these regulations. Sec. 106-148. Utility connections; prior zoning permit approval required. For all new construction and the use of all existing and new structures, no public utilities under the city's direction and control shall be connected to such building or structure until the zoning permit approval required by this chapter has been granted. Sec. 106-149. Application fees. All written requests shall be accompanied by a filing fee sufficient to offset all costs of publication and notice required by statute or ordinance but in no event less than the amount established by the city council and listed in appendix A. ,Sec~ 196-1:50. J~.9,nd ~~~"Insura'n~~ R;eqLiJrements. (a) Eac~, eptity "se'eking, ;!e> construct a multi-family' development is required to execute and fil~ with the city, a performance and/orpayment. bond, or alternatively',' an '!rrevocable letter of credit. in the foilowing amounts: ,,':, (1) 'for developmenf~ of les~ th,~:n'1 00 units, $500,000: ~ ::' '(7) Jor de"eI6pmerit~: of 1 oq u~i~s ormor~, $1,OO:O,OQO (b) The exeGutio{l oiai oor)(t.orleUer or credit payable to the City of La Porte shall s~,rve as a guar,antee of proper 66mp'liance with applicable' maintenance < and regulatory standards established under this Code or. ,other applicable la~; the security affor~ed to t/';1e City by the filing 'of ~f ~ond orletterbf credit shall' include, but not. be limit~d to, necessary e,xpenses 'irl:c,wreda.s part :'6f "aemolition; of buildings that h'ave fallen into ,disrepair, and ot6er ~~:Dl~~.i~J:: me.asu:,~e.:r ~~:Jn.~Y,b.e'~~~9,e~~~?lfY ~oJri~,in.tain a_pplicapl~ building standards.