No person shall use, occupy, or develop any land, building or other structure, or authorize or permit such use, occupancy or development, except in accordance with all of the applicable provisions of this Ordinance.

The owner of any building, structure, or land, or part thereof, and any architect, builder, contractor, agent or other person employed in connection therewith, who violates or assists in or contributes to the commission of a violation of this Ordinance shall be deemed guilty of such violation and shall become liable for the penalties herein established.

When it has been determined that a permit, certificate, license, or order, pertaining to this Ordinance has been issued in error or on the basis of incorrect information, or that there has been noncompliance with the provisions of this Ordinance, the Zoning Officer may suspend the permit, certificate, license, or order, pending compliance with this Ordinance. The Zoning Officer or designee may revoke a permit if compliance has not been achieved within a reasonable period of time. The provisions of this section of the Ordinance shall apply to:

Notice of suspension or revocation of any of the above shall be sent to the permit holder by certified mail, return receipt requested.

A permit or certificate of occupancy may be immediately removed by the Zoning Officer or designee when and if additional noncompliance with this Ordinance occurs after the permit has been suspended.

When the City determines that there has been noncompliance with any material term, condition, or requirements of this Ordinance, the City may order any person having a proprietary interest in the property or any person engaged in the development of or construction on the property to cease and desist from engaging in the development or construction activities on the site. The cease and desist order shall be in writing and shall be posted on the site. Additionally, notice shall be mailed to the owner or tenant of the structure. If the structure is unoccupied at the time of noncompliance, the notice shall be mailed to the owner of the property as shown on the current records of the Waller County Tax District. The order shall specifically state the nature of the noncompliance and the acts prohibited.

The City may bring suit in a court of competent jurisdiction to restrain and enjoin any person attempting or allowing the use, development or construction without a permit or other authorization or who fails to cease and desist from further development or construction after notice of a cease and desist order has been posted in accordance with this Article.

When the City determines that there has been noncompliance with any material term, condition, or requirements of this Ordinance, which constitutes a health or safety hazard, a cease and desist order shall be issued and remain in effect until there has been compliance with this Ordinance.

An appeal of a suspension order, revocation order, or cease and desist order, may be made to the Zoning Officer by any person aggrieved, by giving written notice no later than three (3) days after the order has either been received by certified mail or posted on the property. The notice stall state:

The Zoning Officer shall hear the appeal, together with any technical testimony presented on behalf of the appellant and the City no later than ten (10) calendar days after the appeal has been filed. The Zoning Officer shall either affirm or reverse the decision appealed, no later than seven (7) days after the hearing. The appellant shall receive written notice of the decision accompanied by a statement of reasons supporting the decision.

An appeal of the Zoning Officer's decision may be made by any aggrieved party to the Board of Adjustment. The appellant shall give written notice to the Board of Adjustment in the manner provided in subsection 9.05.01, above.

The Board of Adjustment shall hear the appeal at its next scheduled meeting following the receipt of the notice of the appeal, and shall affirm, modify, or reverse the decision of the Zoning Officer.