Application. All applications for a building permit shall be accompanied by a site plan, blueprint or engineering drawing showing the location, actual shape and dimensions of the lot to be built upon, the exact size and location on the lot of the proposed or existing building and accessory buildings, the lines within which the building shall be erected, altered or moved, the existing or intended use of each building or part of a building, the number of families the building is intended to accommodate, and such other information with regard to the lot and neighboring lots or buildings as may be necessary for the enforcement of this section. All dimensions shown relating to the location and size of the lot shall be based upon an actual survey. The lot and the location of the building thereon shall be staked out on the ground before construction is started.

Exception for minor repairs and remodeling. No building permit shall be required for minor repairs or alterations, as per Housing Code,[1] which do not change the occupancy area, structural strength, fire protection, exits, light or ventilation of the building.

Fees. The fee schedule as set by the Common Council shall apply for each building permit and shall accompany each application for a building permit.

Violations. Any building or structure hereafter erected, moved or structurally altered or any use hereafter established in violation of any of the provisions of this chapter shall be deemed an unlawful building, structure or use. The Building Inspector shall promptly report all such violations to the City Attorney, who shall bring action to enjoin the erection, moving or structural alteration of such building or the establishment of such building or such use or to cause such building, structure or use to be vacated or removed.

Penalties. Any person, firm or corporation who or which violates, disobeys, neglects, omits or refuses to comply with or who resists the enforcement of any of the provisions of this chapter may also be subject to a penalty as provided in Chapter 1, Article II of this Code.