The provisions of this article shall be administered by the city planning commission and enforced by the county planning and zoning department and building inspector's office.

(Ord. of 3-12-2007, art. V, § 1)

No building or other structure shall be erected, moved, added to or structurally altered without a building permit issued by the county building inspector's office. The building inspector, except in conformity with this article, shall issue no building permit, unless the building inspector receives a written order from the city planning commission or city council in the form of an administrative review or variance as provided by this article.

(Ord. of 3-12-2007, art. V, § 2)

All applications for building permits shall be accompanied by plans in duplicate, drawn to scale, showing the following information:

(1)

Actual dimensions and shape of the lot to be built upon.

(2)

The shape, size and location of all buildings or other structures to be erected, altered or moved.

(3)

Any building or other structures already on the lot.

(4)

Existing and intended use of all such buildings or other structures.

(5)

Parking, buffers, landscaping, variances and other matters as may be necessary to determine conformance with this article.

(6)

Setback and side lines of buildings on adjoining lots and such other information concerning the lot or adjoining lots as may be essential for determining whether the provisions of this article are being observed. Building permits are obtained at the county building inspector's office.

(Ord. of 3-12-2007, art. V, § 3)

If the work described in any building permit has not been substantially completed within two years of the date of issuance, the permit shall expire and be canceled by the county building inspector. Further work as described in the permit shall not proceed until a new permit has been obtained.

(Ord. of 3-12-2007, art. V, § 4)

No land, building or other structure or part thereof hereafter erected, moved or altered in use shall be used until the county building inspector's office has issued a certificate of occupancy stating that such land or structure or part thereof is found to be in conformity with the provisions of this article. Within three working days after the owner or his agent has notified the county building inspector's office that a building, premises or part thereof is ready for occupancy or use, it shall be the duty of the building inspector to make a final inspection thereof, and to issue a certificate of occupancy if the building or premises or part thereof is found to conform with the provisions of this article, or if such certificate is refused, to state the refusal and cause for the refusal in writing.

(Ord. of 3-12-2007, art. V, § 5)

Any person, firm or corporation who violates any provision of the city zoning ordinance shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction in the municipal court of this city, shall be fined an amount not to exceed $500.00, or imprisoned up to 60 days, or both, for each violation. Each day the violation continues shall constitute a separate offense and shall subject such person, firm or corporation to a fine or incarceration specified by this section for each such offense. Ordinance violations may be tried in the municipal court in the city, upon citation issued by the county building inspector or his designated agent. Each citation shall state the time and place at which the accused is charged, shall have an identifying number by which it shall be filed with the court, shall indicate the identity of the accused and the date of service, and shall be signed by the building inspector or his designated agent who shall complete and serve the citation. Prosecutions for violations of this article in accordance with this section shall be commenced by the completion, signing and service for the citation by the county building inspector or his designated agent, either of whom is authorized by this article to issue citations. The original of the citation shall be personally served upon the accused and a copy shall be promptly filed with the municipal court. No person shall be arrested prior to the time of trial for violation under this section, but any person who fails to appear at the trial shall be arrested thereafter on a warrant of the municipal court of the city and required to post bond for his future appearance.

(Ord. of 3-12-2007, art. V, § 6)

In case any building or other structure is erected, constructed, reconstructed, altered, repaired, converted or maintained, or any building, structure or land is used in violation of this article, the county building inspector or any other appropriate authority or any adjacent or neighboring property owner who would be specifically damaged by such violation, in addition to other remedies, may institute injunction, mandamus, or other appropriate actions or proceedings to prevent such unlawful erection, construction, reconstruction, alteration, repair, conversion, maintenance or use, to correct or abate such violation, or to prevent occupancy of such building, structure or land.

(Ord. of 3-12-2007, art. V, § 7)