§ 6-22. Withholding building approvals where applicant is delinquent for the property for which an application was made.

(a)

Approval withheld. Pursuant to the provisions of C.G.S. § 7-148, and except when otherwise provided in subsection (b) of this section, the Building Official shall withhold approval of building and building-related applications and approvals when taxes or water or sewer rates, charges or assessments imposed by the City are delinquent for the property for which an application was made.

(b)

Exceptions. Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (a) of this section, the Building Official may:

(1)

Issue a demolition permit;

(2)

Issue a permit to perform repairs to an existing structure which is unsafe within the meaning of the State Building Code if the Building Official determines that such repairs should be performed immediately to protect the safety of the public or of the occupants of the structure; or

(3)

Issue a permit to perform work to restore a structure damaged by fire, provided that the Building Official obtains evidence satisfactory to the City that the City will receive the proceeds of a fire insurance policy in an amount sufficient to cover any such delinquency.

(Code 1961, § 6-1; Ord. No 512, 2-6-1995; Ord. No. 533, 11-5-1998; Ord. No. 716, 11-19-2012)