No person, firm or corporation shall commence to construct, alter or move a building or structure, or to make a change in use of any land within the territory shown on the zone map which has been adopted as a part of this title without first submitting an application and obtaining a permit therefor from the zoning administrator or other authorized officer; provided, however, that permits for the moving of structures shall be granted only in compliance with the requirements as set forth in subsection 10-2-4G of this title. Said permit shall also be required for the moving and/or improvement of mobile homes, demountable homes, manufactured homes, and similar movable structures, except when being moved from outside of town into an approved mobile home park. (Ord. 2012-01, 7-10-2012)

All applications for building permits shall be accompanied by plans which have been drawn to scale, showing the actual dimensions of the lot to be built upon, setbacks, the size and location of existing buildings, utilities and, as required, the location and layout of off street parking and a planting plan showing how the premises will be landscaped. A careful record of said application and plans shall be kept in the office of the zoning administrator for a period of five (5) years from the date of receipt thereof. (Ord. 2012-01, 7-10-2012)

   A   Permits: No permits shall be granted for the construction or alteration of any building or structure or for the moving of a building or structure onto a lot or for the change in use of any land, building or structure if such construction, alteration, moving or change would be a violation of any provision of this title, nor shall any sewer or water service line or electric utilities be installed to serve the premises if such use would be in violation of this title.

   B   Defined Terms: For the purposes of the above provision, "construction" and "alteration" shall be defined as the erection, reconstruction, remodeling or razing of any structure to the extent of five hundred dollars ($500.00) in replaceable value.

   C   Business License: No business license shall be issued by the city which would not be in conformance with the provisions of this title. Any license so issued shall be null and void. (Ord. 2012-01, 7-10-2012)

   A   Appointed: The zoning administrator, who is appointed by the city council, shall be charged with the administration and enforcement of this title. The city council may also appoint other officers to assist in the administration and enforcement of this title.

   B   Powers And Duties:

      1   It shall be the duty of the zoning administrator to inspect or cause to be inspected all buildings in the course of construction or repair. He shall enforce all of the provisions of this title, entering actions in the courts, when necessary, and his failure to do so shall not legalize any act in violation of such provisions.

      2   Upon appeal to the board of adjustment of any matters on which said board is required to pass, the zoning administrator shall transmit all papers, records and other pertinent data pertaining to the appeal to said board of adjustment as required by the terms of this title. The zoning administrator shall also refer matters to the planning commission and city council as set forth in this title. (Ord. 2012-01, 7-10-2012)