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SECTION 10.25 (b) It shall be the duty of the zoning supervisor to receive applications for building permits and such other permits and licenses provided in this ordinance, and to issue such permits after applications have been examined and approved; to inspect buildings under construction for compliance with the regulations of this ordinance; to make periodic inspections; to take such action as may be necessary for the enforcement of the regulations provided herein; to attend all meetings of the zoning committee and the board of adjustment; and to perform such other duties as the zoning committee and the board of adjustment may direct. (2 ) BUILDING PERIETS (a) No.new bolding shall he,reaf'ter be erected, and-no existing building shall be added to, structurally altered, moved or changed in use, nor shall any non- conforming building be repaired, until a building permit has been issued, except as otherwise provided by law or ordinance. (b) Permits are required as follows: 1. New construction, structural alterations, change in use and additions to any existing building, or the moving on or onto the premises of any such building, in all districts except agricultural. 2. All of the provisions enumerated in the preceding paragraph shall require permits in the agricultural district with the exception of accessory buildings used in connection with farming; provided, however, that when the board of adjustment shall have authorized an exception to ordinance pro- visions for such farm buildings, such construction shall be covered by permit. 3. The repair or restoration of a non - conforming building. 4. Signs and billboards; except on premise signs and except those for which permits have been issued by the state highway commission. (c) The zoning supervisor may require the filing of a scale drawing of the premises, showing the dimensions of the lot or parcel, the dimensions of the proposed building, the distance in feet from the abutting street or highway and from the side and rear lot line, the size and. location of any existing buildings and such other information as he deems necessary. The zoning supervisor shall not be responsible for determing the location of lot lines. (d) Application for permit must contain the following: name and address of the owner of the property, legal description, size and location of the building to be erected or moved on or onto the property, proposed use of the building or premises, type of construction, estimated cost and such other.information as the zoning supervisor may require. (e) Such application shall be signed by the owner or his duly authorized representative or agent; provided, however, that if a prospective owner desires a prior ruling on a proposed construction or use before consummation of purchase, he may apply for a permit, and if such permit be denied, he may appeal to the board of adjustment. (f) Coincident with the issuing of a permit the zoning supervisor shall prepare a card, certifying that a permit has been issued. Such card shall bear the same number as the permit and identify the construction and premises covered by the permit. Such card shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the premises during the construction, and no construction shall be begun until such card