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 zoning map which has been adopted as a part of this title, or its amendments, without first submitting an application and obtaining a permit therefor from the zoning administrator, building official, or other authorized officer, as provided for in the uniform building code, or subsequently adopted code, provided, however, that permits for the moving of structures shall be granted only after complying with the requirements as set forth in SCC 10.16.230. A building permit shall also be required for site improvements of any kind for established commercial developments, the moving or improvement of manufactured homes, and similar movable structures except that no permit shall be required for the moving of an approved mobile home into a mobile home park, except for utility connections. (Ord. 5-03-2002, 5-15-2002, eff. 5-16-2002)

All applications for a building permit shall be accompanied by plans which have been drawn to scale showing the accurate dimensions of the lot to be built upon, the size and location of existing buildings, and, as required, the location and layout of off street parking. (Ord. 2-01-2002, 2-5-2002, eff. 2-5-2002)

From the time of the effective date hereof, permits shall not be granted for the construction or alteration of any building or structure, 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 in use would be a violation of any of the provisions of this title, nor shall any sewer service line, water service line, or electric utilities be installed to serve the premises until a permit to construct the building has been obtained. (Ord. 2-01-2002, 2-5-2002, eff. 2-5-2002)

No license shall be issued by an official or employee vested with the duty and authority to issue licenses which would not be in conformance with the provisions of this title. Any license so issued shall be null and void. (Ord. 2-01-2002, 2-5-2002, eff. 2-5-2002)

A building permit, or certificate of zoning compliance, issued on the basis of plans and specifications approved by the planning commission authorizes only the use, arrangement, and construction set forth in such approved plans and application, and no other use, arrangement, or construction. Use, arrangement, or construction at variance with that authorized shall be deemed to be a violation of this title. (Ord. 2-01-2002, 2-5-2002, eff. 2-5-2002)

It shall be unlawful to use, occupy, or permit the use or occupancy of any building or premises, or to change the occupancy of any building or premises until a certificate of zoning compliance and occupancy permit has been issued therefor by the building official, zoning administrator, or other authorized officer, stating that the proposed use of the building or land conforms to the requirements of this title. No nonconforming structure or use shall be changed or extended until a certificate of zoning compliance has been issued stating specifically wherein the nonconforming use differs with the provisions of this title.

The building official, zoning administrator, or other authorized officer, may permit the occupancy of a building prior to the completion of all required work, including any contingencies, provided no harm or peril to any occupants may result from the uncompleted work and a bond or escrow account has been posted with the city recorder in an amount equal to the cost of completing said required work as determined by the building official. The zoning administrator, or other authorized officer, shall maintain a record of all certificates of zoning compliance. In addition, the zoning administrator, or other authorized officer, shall have the authority to revoke a permit, issue a stop work order, or temporarily cease construction on a development for the reason of compliance with this title or any condition placed upon a project by the governing body, or for reasons of public health, safety, and/or welfare, for such a time that a ruling by a court of adequate jurisdiction or a city review, as applicable, can be held to review and render a decision regarding the nature of the zoning administrator's action, or that of another authorized officer, and corrective measures, as required, be taken. (Ord. 02-02-2003, 2-5-2003, eff. 2-6-2003)

At such time as any party shall have complied with the provisions relating to large scale developments and to subdivisions as set forth in this title, the zoning administrator, building official, or other authorized officer, shall so certify and shall issue a certificate of compliance to the developer designating with particularity all lots or other tracts that are in compliance herewith and that are available for sale. It shall be unlawful for any developer or other person to sell or offer for sale or exchange either by deed, contract, or otherwise, any lot or tract of land within said large scale developments or subdivisions until such time as the developer shall have received a certificate of compliance with respect thereto. (Ord. 2-01-2002, 2-5-2002, eff. 2-5-2002)

This title and the various parts, sections, and clauses are hereby declared to be severable. If any part, section, paragraph, sentence, clause, or phrase is found to be unconstitutional or invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, it is hereby declared that the remainder of this title shall not be affected thereby. The governing body of Santaquin City, Utah, hereby declares that it would have passed this title on each part, section, paragraph, sentence, clause, or phrase thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more portions thereof be declared invalid. (Ord. 2-01-2002, 2-5-2002, eff. 2-5-2002)

It shall be the duty of all contractors, subcontractors, builders, and other persons having to do with the establishment of any use of land or the erection, altering, changing, or remodeling of any building, structure, or site to be sure that a proper permit has been granted before work is begun on any project for which a permit is required. Any such builder, contractor, or other person doing or performing any such work without a permit having been issued is in conflict with the requirements of this title in the same manner and to the same extent that the owner of the premises or the persons for whom the use is established, or for whom such buildings are erected or altered, and shall be subject to the penalties herein prescribed for violation. (Ord. 2-01-2002, 2-5-2002, eff. 2-5-2002)

Any firm, corporation, or person violating any of the provisions of this title shall be guilty of a class B misdemeanor and uponconviction thereof shall be punished by a fine as stipulated in the Utah state code, by imprisonment as stipulated in the Utah state code, or by both such fine and imprisonment. (Ord. 2-01-2002, 2-5-2002, eff. 2-5-2002)

Each person, persons, firm, or corporation found guilty of a violation shall be deemed guilty of a separate offense for each day during which any violation of any provision of this title is committed, continued, or permitted by such person, persons, firm, or corporation, and shall be punished as provided in this title. (Ord. 2-01-2002, 2-5-2002, eff. 2-5-2002)