O-2014-3551 amend Ch 106;comprehensive review and update

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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. 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. 4�. �........� MIT M-3 i 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. 106-150. Bond and Insurance Requirements. (a) Each entity seeking to construct a multi -family development is required to execute and file with the city a performance and/or payment bond, an irrevocable letter of credit, or alternatively, any other method approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission, in the following amounts: (1) For developments of less than 100 units, $500,000. (2) For developments of 100 units or more, $1,000,000. (b) The execution of a bond, letter of credit or other approved financial guarantee payable to the City of La Porte shall serve as a guarantee of proper compliance with applicable maintenance and regulatory standards established under this Code or other applicable law; the security afforded to the City by the filing of a bond, sf-letter of credit, or other approved financial guarantee shall include, but not be limited to, necessary expenses incurred as part of demolition of buildings that have fallen into disrepair, and other remedial measures as may be necessary to maintain the health, safety and welfare of the tenants and the integrity of the surrounding neighborhood. (c) Each bond, ar irrevocable letter of credit or other approved financial guarantee shall be renewable every five years, with evidence of renewal to be furnished to the city, throughout the life of the structure/s. (d) Failure of the owner of a multi -family development to obtain and keep current the bond, er letter of credit or other approved financial guarantee shall be cause for revocation of the owner's certificate of occupancy and/or zoning permit. (e) Each entity seeking to construct a multi -family development is also required to purchase and file with the city proof of insurance for comprehensive general liability policy naming the City of La Porte as an additional named insured in the amount of $1,000,000.00 for the life of the structures of the apartment complex and/or the apartment complex itself.