The procedures governing the form of permit applications, zoning and subdivision requests, filing requirements and fees, notice requirements, hearing processes, zoning hearing officer meetings, planning commission meetings, county board meetings, certifications, the LESA process and other procedural matters are contained in the "county development manual" prepared by the zoning administrator and the administrative committee of the county board, and updated from time to time. A copy is available in the county planning office. (Ord. 06-05-002, 6-21-2005; amd. Ord. 2025-05-006, 5-22-2025)

The county may adopt building codes from time to time to establish standards relating to plumbing, electrical, building materials, fire protection ratings and other construction matters. In the absence of the adoption of any such codes, or to refer to standards which any adopted code does not cover, the county shall rely upon the latest published edition of BOCA, or upon such other edition of BOCA as the county shall designate. (Ord. 06-05-002, 6-21-2005; amd. Ord. 2025-05-006, 5-22-2025)

No building permit shall be issued for the construction or alteration of any building or structure in any district requiring water or sewage services unless said building or structure is in compliance with the county and state health department regulations regarding water supply and sewage disposal applicable to the property and use in said district. (Ord. 06-05-002, 6-21-2005; amd. Ord. 2025-05-006, 5-22-2025)

Any person, corporation or other entity who violates any of the provisions of this zoning ordinance shall be guilty of a petty offense punishable by a fine not to exceed five hundred dollars ($500.00), with each day the violation remains uncorrected constituting a separate offense. In addition, wilful, wanton and/or repeated violations of this title may be referred to the state's attorney for prosecution as a misdemeanor. (Ord. 06-05-002, 6-21-2005; amd. Ord. 2025-05-006, 5-22-2025)