14.10.020 Issuance – To unlicensed individuals.
(a) Existing Single-Family Residential Dwelling. Any permit required by this chapter may be issued to an unlicensed individual who owns and occupies a single-family dwelling, provided the work is done only by the unlicensed owner in an existing single-family dwelling, including accessory building, used exclusively for living purposes. The individual shall be responsible for all materials and labor and shall submit plans that have to be approved prior to the issuance of a permit. All work must be done by the owner or by licensed contractors. All work is subject to and must pass all applicable inspections, and the unlicensed homeowner is specifically responsible for all costs of correcting deficient work, including reinspection fees.
(b) New Construction of Single-Family Residential Dwelling.
(1) A permit for the construction of a new single-family dwelling may be issued to an unlicensed individual subject to the restrictions and requirements in this subsection. The individual shall be responsible for all materials and labor and shall submit plans that have to be approved prior to the issuance of a permit. All work must be done by the owner or by licensed contractors. All work is subject to and must pass all applicable inspections, and the unlicensed homeowner is specifically responsible for all costs of correcting deficient work, including reinspection fees. Provided, however, an unlicensed individual may not perform any work during the construction of the single-family dwelling which is required under this title to be done by a licensed individual in the employ of a licensed contractor.
(2) An unlicensed individual shall only be issued one permit for the construction of a single-family dwelling in any five-year period. (Ord. 18685 § 1, 7-25-06. Code 1981 § 10-40.3. Code 1995 § 26-52.)