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Title 12 : Building, Utility, etc. Codes
Chapter 2 : Building Permit Fees And Inspections

12-201 : Building permits.

  1. Permit requirement. It is unlawful to commence the excavation for the construction of any building, including accessory buildings, or to commence moving or alteration of any building, including accessory buildings until the building official has approved issuance of a building permit for such work, including a statement that the plans, specifications and intended use of such building conform in all respects with the provisions of the Baneberry Zoning Ordinance and Subdivision Regulations.
  2. Form. Application for a building permit shall be made on the Baneberry building permit form available from the city manager or building official.
  3. Documentation required. The following documents must be submitted to the city manager ten (10) days prior to the next scheduled meeting of the Baneberry Planning Commission:
    1. Completed building permit application form.
    2. Septic system permit issued by the Jefferson County Department of Environmental Health. (865-397-1617)
    3. Two (2) copies of a plot plan, prepared, signed, dated and sealed by a surveyor or engineer, currently licensed by the State of Tennessee, showing the:
      1. Location of all lot lines;
      2. Shape, size, heights, and location of all buildings/structures to be erected, altered, or moved; and location of any buildings already on the lot;
      3. Location of all setbacks required by the Subdivision Regulations, Ord. #211-5;
      4. Septic tank and drain field locations;
      5. Extent of all cuts and/or fill; and method(s) of drainage;
      6. Intended use of all such buildings; and
      7. Such other information as may be required by the building official.
    4. Two (2) complete sets of building plans (aka: working plans/ blueprints) that:
      1. Are drafted to scale;
      2. Are legible and straight-edge drawn (not pencil or free-hand drawn);
      3. Consist of the foundation plan and details;
      4. Include floor plans for all levels of the buildings/structures to be erected, altered, or moved;
      5. Show all bedrooms; and
      6. Show the elevations and sections.
    5. Contractor's identification including name of the contractor, the state contractor's license number, and proof of contractor's workers compensation insurance.
  4. Liability. An owner-builder is not required to be licensed; however, the owner-builder will be responsible for any and all liability.
    1. The person responsible for the project should apply for the building permit as that person is responsible for all work and liability.
    2. AM subcontractors must show proof of worker's compensation insurance.
  5. Permit fee. The fee for each of the required inspections is one hundred and seventy-five dollars ($175.00) per inspection and must be paid by cash or check or fees as later set by resolution of the Baneberry Board of Commissioners.
  6. Approvals. If the proposed excavation or construction, as set forth in the application, is in conformity with the provisions of this chapter, the building official shall issue a building permit for such excavation or construction on city building permit form as detailed herein.
  7. Refusals. If a building permit is refused, the building official shall state such refusal in writing with cause. (Ord. #215-13, July 2015, modified)