This title shall be administered by the planning director and jointly enforced by the planning director and building inspector. If the planning director finds that any provision of this title is being violated, he shall notify in writing the person responsible for such violation indicating the nature of the violation and ordering the action necessary to correct it.

(Ord. 336 § 2.01.000, 1977).

The planning director, the building inspector or the authorized representative of either may, upon presentation of credentials to the occupant or owner, enter any premises, building, or structure at any reasonable time for the purposes of investigating and inspecting the premises, building or structure to determine if the same are being used in compliance with the provisions of this title. If admission or entry is refused, the city attorney shall apply to the court to obtain an inspection warrant.

(Ord. 336 § 2.01.010, 1977).

Officers and employees of the city vested with the duty or authority to issue permits or licenses shall conform to the provisions of this title. Any permit or license which would authorize the permittee or licensee to erect, alter or enlarge any building or structure or to use property in any manner in conflict with the provisions of this title, intentionally or otherwise, is null and void.

(Ord. 336 § 2.01.020, 1977).

Except as otherwise provided by law, any action by any person to set aside or annul any decision by any official of the city, the planning commission, or the council pursuant to this title shall be void unless the same is commenced within sixty days of the final determination of the official, planning commission or council.

(Ord. 336 § 1.101.050, 1977).

The planning commission shall adopt by resolution rules of operating procedure to govern its activities. Copies of the rules shall be made available to the public at cost.

(Ord. 336 § 2.06.000, 1977).

The planning commission shall decide any question involving the interpretation or application of any provision of this title subject to appeal of such decision to the council. The planning commission shall seek the advice of the planning director and/or any concerned city department or officer before deciding on any question of interpretation.

(Ord. 336 § 2.02.000, 1977).

In interpreting and applying the provisions of this title, they shall be construed to be the minimum requirements for the promotion of the public safety, health, convenience, comfort or general welfare. It is not intended by this title to interfere with or abrogate or annul any agreements between parties; provided, however, that where this title imposes a greater restriction upon the use of buildings or premises, or upon the height of buildings, or requires larger open spaces than are required by other ordinances, rules, regulations, or by easements, covenants or agreements, the regulations of this title shall govern. In the event of difference or conflict between the text of this title and the official zoning maps contained in this title, the designations on the official zoning map shall govern.

(Ord. 336 § 2.02.010, 1977).

A.

Violations of the provisions of this title or failure to comply with any of its requirements (including violations of any conditions established in connection with grants of variances, conditional use permits, site plans or planned unit developments) shall constitute a misdemeanor. Any person, firm or corporation whether as principal, agent, employee or otherwise who violates this title or fails to comply with any of its requirements shall, upon conviction thereof, be fined not more than five hundred dollars or imprisoned not more than six months in the council jail, or both. Each day such violation continues shall be considered a separate offense.

B.

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

(Ord. 336 § 2.01.030, 1977).

Any building or structure erected, constructed, altered, enlarged, converted, moved or maintained contrary to the provisions of this title and any use of land, buildings or premises conducted, operated or maintained contrary to the provisions of this title or contrary to a permit or variance or the terms or conditions imposed in this title is unlawful and a public nuisance, and the planning director or building inspector may cause to be commenced action or proceedings for the abatement and removal and enjoinment thereof in a manner provided by law.

(Ord. 336 § 2.01.040, 1977).