(A) Whenever any work for which a permit is required by this chapter has been commenced without first obtaining the proper permits, a special investigation shall be made before any permit may be issued for such work.
(B) The investigation fee in an amount set forth in the schedule of service charges, in addition to the permit fee, shall be collected whether or not a permit is then or subsequently issued. The investigation fee shall be less than 50% of the permit fee as determined by the Building Official.
(C) The payment of such investigation fee shall not exempt any person from compliance with all other provisions of this chapter nor from any penalty prescribed by law.
(Ord. 1308, passed 12-19-07; Am. Ord. 1338, passed 11-17-10; Am. Ord. 1361, passed 12-18-13; Am. Ord. 1396, passed 2-1-17; Am. Ord. 1441, passed 11-6-19)