Any person who begins work of any kind for which a permit is required under this chapter of city code without previously having secured that permit shall, in addition to all other applicable penalties, be required to pay double the normal rate for the required permit. A violation of this chapter of city code shall be a misdemeanor under state law and additionally subject to civil penalties subject to assessment pursuant to § 12.15 of the City Charter and § 1.19 of this city code.
(Ord. 2007-37, passed 10-22-2007)