The provisions of this title shall be enforced by the building inspector, subject to such variations or interpretations as may be made by the board of adjustment.

(Prior code § 17.92.010)

The building official shall:

A.

Issue building permits for all construction, alteration or movement of buildings or structures after first determining that all applicable provisions of this title are complied with.

B.

Conduct inspections as are necessary to ensure compliance with the provisions of this chapter.

C.

Institute appropriate action or proceedings to prevent or correct unlawful construction, alteration, or movement of buildings or structures or unlawful occupancy of buildings, structures or land.

(Prior code § 17.92.020)

A.

The planning director shall supervise and facilitate the processing of applications for amendments to the official zoning map, special review applications, and requests for variances. Further, it shall be his responsibility to present any applications or requests to the appropriate board or commission.

B.

It shall further be the responsibility of the planning director to aid the various boards, commissions and departments in transmitting recommendations, records and reports to the city council and to otherwise promote procedural regularity in the administration of this title.

C.

The planning director shall not have authority to act in any final reviewing capacity and any question as to interpretation or enforcement shall be determined by the appropriate board, commission or department.

(Prior code § 17.92.030)

If on any inspection the condition of a building or premises, or its use or occupancy is found not to conform to the provisions of this title, the building inspector shall issue written notice to the owner or tenant, specifying the manner in which the building or premises, or its use or occupancy fails to conform, and the owner or tenant shall take steps and make it conform as directed by the building inspector.

(Ord. 01-4 (part), 2001; prior code § 17.92.040)

A.

Any person violating a provision of this chapter for which another penalty has not been provided shall, upon conviction thereof, be punished as set forth in Section 1.36.010 of this code.

B.

The owner or tenant of any building, structure, premises, or part thereof, and any architect, building, contractor, agent or other person who commits, participates in, assists in, or maintains such violation may each be found guilty of a separate offense and suffer the penalties herein provided.

C.

Nothing herein contained shall prevent the city from taking such other lawful action as is necessary to prevent or remedy any violation or to bring an action to enjoin any violation of this title.

(Prior code § 17.92.050)