§ 9-1.1507. Demolition of Buildings.

Prior to the issuance of a permit to demolish a building, the owner of the property on which the building is to be demolished, or his agent, shall file with the City Clerk a bond in favor of the City of Modesto conditioned as follows:

(a)

Before any work is started on a building or structure, the permittee or his authorized agent shall notify the appropriate utilities in order that all gas, electrical, sewer, water, and oil pipelines that are to be disconnected from the building may be capped and sealed or otherwise secured.

(b)

Immediately after the demolition of any building or structure, the permittee or his authorized agent shall securely barricade all basement excavations and other holes or openings, as required by the Building Official.

(c)

Within ten (10) calendar days after the demolition of any building or structure, the permittee or his authorized agent shall complete the following work:

(1)

Securely close and seal any sanitary piping located on the property.

(2)

Either fill with dirt or sand or remove, at the discretion of the Building Official, any septic tanks or cesspools located on the property.

(3)

Fill any openings, excavations, or basements remaining on the land with dirt or sand to street level or the natural level of adjoining property, unless otherwise directed by the Building Official.

(4)

Remove any buried underground tanks formerly used for storage of flammable liquids, as may be required by the Fire Department.

(5)

Remove all refuse, debris and waste materials from the property.

The bond required by this chapter shall be in an amount equal to the cost of the work proposed to be done, as estimated by the Building Official.

The bond may be in the form of a corporate surety bond, cash deposit, savings and loan certificate, or an instrument of credit.

An extension of time for completion of the work required by this section may be granted in writing by the Building Official when, in his discretion, circumstances justify such an extension; but no such extension shall release any bond or other security furnished pursuant to this section.

(Ord. 3465-C.S., § 1, effective 1-3-08)