It shall be the duty of all architects, contractors, subcontractors, builders or other persons having to do with the establishment of any use of land or the erection, altering, changing or remodeling of any building or structure to see that a proper permit has been granted before such work is begun. Any such architect, builder, contractor or other person doing or performing any such work without a permit having been issued is in conflict with the requirements of this title, and shall be deemed guilty of violation of this title, in the same manner and to the same extent that the owner of the premises or the persons for whom the use is established, or for when such buildings are erected or altered, and shall be subject to the penalties herein prescribed for violation. (Ord. 6-18-81A, 6-18-1981)

   A.   Any person, firm or corporation, whether as principal, agent, employee or otherwise, who shall erect, construct or reconstruct any building which involves structural alterations or which involves an increase in floor space in the city, without first obtaining a permit therefor from the planning and zoning administrator (building inspector) shall be guilty of a class C misdemeanor, and any person, firm or corporation, whether as principal, agent or employee or otherwise, who shall change the use of any building or other structures or use of any land within the city, in violation of the provisions of this title, shall be guilty of a class C misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be subject to penalty as provided in section 1-4-1 of this code. (Ord. 6-18-81A, 6-18-1981; amd. 2003 Code)

   B.   Such person, firm or corporation violating this title or any part thereof shall be deemed to be guilty of a separate offense for each and every day during which such violation is committed, continued or permitted by such person, firm or corporation and shall be punishable as provided by law as a separate offense. (Ord. 6-18-81A, 6-18-1981)