§ 70-220. Permits., Article XXIII. Permits and Certificates; Fees, Chapter 70. Zoning, Code of Ordinances, North Hempstead

It shall be unlawful for any person to commence work for the erection or alteration of, or to erect, alter or maintain, any building or structure or remove any tree or trees or use any lot or premises for any purpose for which a permit is required until a building, tree removal or use permit has been duly issued upon application therefor.

The Building Official shall require that the application for a building permit shall be accompanied by a plot plan and a set of building plans, consisting of floor elevations and floor plans and such other information necessary to enable him to ascertain whether the proposed building or use complies with the provisions of this ordinance and the Building Code.

No building permit shall be issued until the Building Official has examined and approved, in writing, the proposed building or alteration as complying with all the provisions of this ordinance.

No permit shall be issued for the construction of an accessory building upon any vacant lot unless such permit includes the construction of the principal building on said lot, and the owner or applicant shall not begin construction of the accessory building until the construction of the principal building has proceeded to the first-floor beams.

Building permits shall expire three months following date of issuance and may be renewed upon written application to the Building Official and payment of the required fee.

Any permit issued for an auto laundry or car-washing service shall become null and void unless construction shall be commenced within 90 days from the date of the permit and shall be completed within six months from said date.

Editor's Note: Former Subsection F, which pertained to building permits, was repealed 3-25-1986 by L.L. No. 3-1986. Said local law also provided for the redesignation of former Subsection G as Subsection F.