All persons performing work which by this chapter requires the issuance of a permit shall pay a fee for such permit to the city clerk/treasurer to help defray the cost of administration, investigation, advertising and processing of permits and variances. The permits for which a fee is required are the building permit, occupancy permit, conditional use permit, sign permit and land disturbing permit. A fee shall also be required for a zoning text or map amendment, and a zoning appeal or variance. The fees shall be as follows:

(Ord. No. OR98-24, § I(106.0301), 10-26-1998; Ord. No. OR19-07, § I, 6-24-2019)

A double fee shall be charged by the building inspector if work is started before a permit is applied for and issued. Such double fee shall not release the applicant from full compliance with this chapter nor from prosecution for violation of this chapter.

(Ord. No. OR98-24, § I(106.0302), 10-26-1998)

It shall be unlawful to construct or use any structure, land or water in violation of any of the provisions of this chapter. Failure to secure the necessary permits prior to commencing construction shall also constitute a violation. In case of any violation, the city council, the building inspector, the city plan commission or any property owner who would be specifically damaged by such violation may institute appropriate action or proceedings to enjoin a violation of this chapter.

(Ord. No. OR98-24, § I(106.0303), 10-26-1998)

Whenever an order of the building inspector has not been complied with within 30 days after written notice has been mailed to the owner, resident agent or occupant of the premises, the city council, the building inspector or the city attorney may institute appropriate legal action or proceedings to prohibit such owner, agent or occupant from using such structure, land or water.

(Ord. No. OR98-24, § I(106.0304), 10-26-1998)

Any person that fails to comply with the provisions of this chapter shall, upon conviction, forfeit not less than $50.00, nor more than $200.00 and costs of prosecution for each violation, and in default of payment of such forfeiture and costs shall be imprisoned in the county jail until payment thereof, but not exceeding 30 days. Each day a violation exists or continues shall constitute a separate offense.

(Ord. No. OR98-24, § I(106.43), 10-26-1998)