Building Permit Conditions

PERMIT CONDITIONS FOR

Property Owner/Owner’s Agent and Contractors

Operating within the

Village of Martin’s Additions

 

1. Village permits convey no right to occupy any public right-of-way, either temporarily or permanently.   Dumpsters must be located on private property and shall be emptied within twenty-four (24) hours of being filled.   Dumpsters may not be placed in the street. They may occupy a portion of the unimproved right-of-way in front of a residence but they may not block the sidewalk.   Any dumpster so used must be placed on ties.

2. No commercial vehicles may be parked overnight on Village streets, unless permission has been given by the Village Manager.   No vehicles may be parked in such a way as to impede the passage of service or emergency vehicles.   Traffic control must be provided if construction impedes normal traffic.

3. No Village street may be closed, nor on-street parking restricted in order to accommodate construction, without a request to the Village at least 24 hours in advance. Such restrictions will require the express approval of the Village Manager and notice to the surrounding residents in a manner deemed appropriate by the manager.

4. Construction shall not commence before 7:00 AM Monday through Friday, or before 9.00 AM on Saturday, Sunday or holidays; or continue past 9:00 PM Monday through Thursday or 7:00 PM on Friday through Sunday. This includes moving heavy equipment onto or off the site.

5. Radios and other appliances must be operated in conformity with Montgomery County noise regulations, which prohibit the operation of electronic sound producing devices on public or private property if the sound exceeds 55dBA at the receiving property line.

6. Permit construction noise must not exceed 75 dBA, in conformity with Montgomery County noise regulations, with allowances for higher dBA levels under an approved “Noise suppression Plan”.

7. The Owner(s) agree(s) to indemnify and hold harmless the Village of Martin’s Additions, its agents, officers and employees, from any and all claims arising from the negligence of the Owner(s), their agents, employees and/or contractors and subcontractors in the performance of the construction activity.

8. The construction activity must be conducted strictly in accordance with the plans submitted to the Village of Martin’s Additions in support of the application for a building permit.

9. For new construction, there shall be strict compliance with Section 8-26(h) of the Montgomery County Code, which requires that, before commencing first floor construction, a location plat be filed showing the actual location of the building walls with respect to property lines, certified by a surveyor or professional engineer.   A copy of the plat shall be filed with the Village prior to commencement of first floor construction.

10. All construction must be conducted strictly in accordance with the applicable laws and regulations of the State of Maryland and of Montgomery County, including, but not limited to, those relating to sediment control, storm water runoff, and traffic.   Construction must be conducted in such a manner as to avoid excessive water runoff or damage to neighboring properties.

11. Streets, sidewalks, and the public right-of-way must be cleared of debris and mud, and must be broom-cleaned at the end of each workday.   The property owner shall be liable for any damage or injury incurred as the result of materials or debris left in the public right-of-way.

12. Any excavation or temporary disturbance of public space shall be marked by barriers, which shall be lighted during the hours of darkness.

13. A dvertising signs must comply with Montgomery County Sign Regulations

14. During construction, the Village permit must be displayed in such a way as to be visible from the street.

15 . Construction shall commence within six (6) months of the date of issue of this permit.

16. Prior to issuance of this permit, a performance bond will be turned over by the Owner(s) to the Village Manager.   This bond will be returned after completion of the project in accordance with the plans, including repair and restoration of all sidewalks, curbs, streets, and village trees and after a satisfactory site inspection has been performed by the Building Administrator.

17. Notwithstanding the posting of the bond, the owners may be held responsible to reimburse the village for any repairs to and restoration of the Village right-of-way, including but not limited to sidewalks, curbs, streets, and Village trees as directed by the Council or its designee.