(a)

The City Clerk shall be responsible for the administration of the provisions of this chapter, as amended, the official zoning map, as amended, and any decisions entered by the Planning Commission, Board of Adjustment or pursuant to this section. The Director of Public Works, Code Enforcement Officer, and the Building Inspector shall enforce the provisions of these regulations.

(b)

No building permit, occupancy permit, or other permit or license shall be issued nor shall any other action of approval be taken or allowed by the City for any property which is not in compliance with the provisions of this chapter, and any decision issued pursuant hereto.

(c)

Whenever necessary to make an inspection to enforce any of the provisions of a decision entered pursuant to this section, or whenever there is reasonable cause to believe that a violation of any provision of this chapter or of any decision issued pursuant to this section exists, the Sheriff, Building Inspector, or their authorized representative, shall have the right to enter upon such building or premises at all reasonable times for the purposes of inspection or to perform any other duty imposed by this section. Prior to entry, said agent shall identify himself and request permission to enter from the occupant or person in charge of the premises if they can be found by reasonable efforts. If entry is refused, he shall have recourse to any remedy provided by law to secure entry.

(d)

The City may maintain an action in a court of competent jurisdiction to enjoin any violation of this chapter or of the terms of any decision entered pursuant to this section.

(e)

Any action which reduces the area of any site, Lot or tract in violation of the minimum dimensional requirements of this chapter shall be unlawful.

(f)

Any property or building maintained in violation of this chapter is declared to be a nuisance which may be abated by the City in any lawful manner. In addition to any other or further remedies available in law or equity, the City may request an injunction to prevent or enjoin violations of this chapter.

(Code 1968, § 25-133; Ord. No. 613, § 2(4.24.010))