(A) Any work undertaken prior to securing a permit may be required to be restored to its original condition prior to granting a permit, or the city may charge a fee not to exceed $2,000 in addition to the normal fee for inspection and examination of the work done, prior to issuance of a permit.
(B) The public works department may issue a stop work order for work undertaken without a permit. All stop work orders shall require that work cease until the public works department determines whether the construction should be restored to its original condition or grants a permit in accordance with this article.
(C) It shall be an unlawful act for any work to be undertaken, except for emergency repair as provided herein, without first securing a permit. Each day unauthorized construction work has not been restored to its original condition or exists prior to issuance of a permit shall be a separate offense and punishable pursuant to A.J.C.C. Vol. I, § 1-1-11.
(Ord. 1424, passed 5-19-2016)