Nothing contained in this chapter shall require any change in the plans, construction, or designation or designated use of a building for which a building permit has been heretofore issued or complete plans for which are on file with the building inspector on June 4, 1987 and a permit for the erection of which is issued within one (1) month of June 4, 1987 and the construction of which, in either case, shall have been diligently prosecuted within six (6) months of the date of such permit, and which entire building shall have been completed according to plans as filed within one (1) year from June 4, 1987.

(Ord. 1359, 1987)

It is not the purpose or intent of this title to undertake a widespread or radical correction of undesirable conditions resulting from lack of regulation and control in the past, but to prevent subsequent development of such conditions. Hence, this title is to be construed in its provisions as prospective only and buildings and premises in nonpermitted use ceases to be so used or is vacated or closed for a period of ninety (90) days continuously, they shall not again be so used and shall be subject to all applicable provisions of this title.

(Ord. 1359, 1987)

All persons seeking an adjustment or exception to the zoning ordinance of the city from the board of adjustment or the city council shall at the time of making the request for zoning adjustment or exception post a bond not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) to be held by the city until all work proposed to be done under the permit issued shall be completed to the satisfaction of the building inspector.

(Ord. 1359, 1987)

The amount of the bond shall be determined by majority vote of the board of adjustment.

(Ord. 1359, 1987)

It is provided that in the event all work provided for in the permit issued, for which an adjustment of the zoning ordinance is sought, is not completed and approved by the building inspector within six (6) months after the issuance of the permit, the board of adjustment shall be entitled to declare the bond forfeited and pay the same into the general fund of the city. The power to declare the bond forfeited shall lie solely within the discretion of the board of adjustment.

(Ord. 1359, 1987)

Whenever a violation of this title occurs or is alleged to have occurred, any person may file a written complaint. Such complaint, stating fully the causes and basis thereof, shall be filed with the building inspector. He shall record properly such complaint and immediately investigate and take action thereon as provided by this chapter.

(Ord. 1359, 1987)

Violation of the provisions of this title or failure to comply with any of its requirements, including violations of conditions and safeguards established in connection with the grant of variances or any of the requirements for conditions imposed by the board of adjustment and/or the city council shall constitute a misdemeanor. Any person who violates this chapter or fails to comply with any of its requirements shall be punished as set forth in Section 1.28.010.

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

Nothing herein contained shall prevent the city from taking such other lawful action as is necessary to prevent or remedy any violation.

(Ord. 1359, 1987)

(Ord. No. 1868, § 1.XXIII, 4-6-2015)