A new city building permit requiring contractors or builders to have a permit before any construction in the city can be undertaken is in effect in Carson City.
The ordinance also requires a permit before any building can be moved over the public streets of the city.
The ordinance further stipulates that before any construction is undertaken, an application must be filed with the city engineer and payment of the fee based on valuation must be made.
The purpose of the ordinance is to make sure no unkempt units will be hurriedly constructed so as to mar the general appearance of Carson. It will keep undesirable construction out of town, the city attorney added.
It further prohibits the use of streets for the storage of materials used in building construction — namely sand, rocks, lumber, cement, etc.
This is the first such ordinance in Carson City’s history and is being done with the intention of the city’s development. The city board, it was stated, is desirous to see its buildings and property in a desirable quality. At the same time it will give the city control over building contractors and will prevent citizens from being imposed on by dishonest and unauthorized contractors, the city attorney said.
This continues the Appeal’s review of news stories and headlines during its Sesquicentennial year.
