§ 156.074. BUILDING PERMIT.  


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  • (A) No building or other structure shall be erected, moved, added to or structurally altered without a permit issued by the Administrative Official.
    (B) No building permit shall be issued by the Administrative Official except in conformity with the provisions of this chapter, unless the Administrative Official receives a written order from the Board of Adjustments in the form of an administrative review, conditional use permit or variance as provided by this chapter.
    (C) If no building permit has been issued and approved and a builder begins or continues to build, a restraining order may be obtained upon application to the proper court of record and evidence of the lack of a building permit shall establish a prima facie case for the issuance of the restraining order. Further legal action may be taken as necessary to ensure compliance with this chapter.
    (D) All applications for building permits shall be accompanied by building/development plans in accordance with § 156.075 and such other matters as may be necessary to determine conformance with, and provide for, the enforcement of other ordinances.
    (E) If the proposed construction or alteration conforms to all applicable provisions of this chapter and all other applicable ordinances, regulations and codes, the Administrative Official shall approve a building permit authorizing such construction or alteration.
    (F) If the proposed construction or alteration fails to conform, the Administrative Official shall refuse to approve a building permit and shall deliver written notice to the applicant stating the reason for the refusal.
    (G) Building permits issued on the basis of plans and applications approved by the Administrative Official, authorize only the use, arrangement and constructions set forth in such approved plans and applications and no other use, arrangement or construction. Use, arrangement or construction at variance with that authorized shall be deemed a violation of this subchapter, and punishable as provided in this subchapter.
    (H) The building permit shall become void six (6) months from date of issuance unless substantial progress has been made on construction or alteration by that date.
    (Ord. 2003-06, passed 3-3-03)