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All officials, departments and employees of the city vested with authority to issue permits or grant approvals shall adhere to and require conformance with this chapter, and shall issue no permit or grant approval for any development, alteration, moving or demolition which violates or fails to comply with conditions or standards imposed to carry out this chapter. Any permit or approval issued or granted in conflict with the provisions of this chapter, whether intentional or otherwise, shall be void. (Ord. 905, 1994)
Upon request of the city administrator, the City Attorney may institute an appropriate action in any court to enjoin the demolition, alteration or moving of any historic resources, or noncontributing resource or construction on or to any Landmark or within any Historic District which is in violation of any provision of this chapter. (Ord. 905, 1994)
Proof of a violation of this chapter or permit or approval issued or granted hereunder shall be deemed prima facie evidence that such violation is that of the owner of the property upon which the unlawful activity, condition, building, structure or other development exists. Prosecution, or lack thereof, of the owner of the property, the occupant, or other person in possession or control of the property shall not be deemed to relieve any other responsible person. (Ord. 905, 1994)
The rights, remedies and penalties provided in this chapter are cumulative, are not mutually exclusive, and are in addition to any other rights, remedies and penalties available to the city under any other provision of law. A person holding a city business license who violates the provisions of this chapter is also subject to a proceeding to consider revocation of the license pursuant to Code section 5.04, Business Licenses. (Ord. 905, 1994)
The Planning Director shall have the initial authority and responsibility to interpret all terms, provisions and requirements of this section. A request for an interpretation of this section shall be made in writing and may be appealed pursuant to section 16.110.145. The Planning Director may develop rules, regulations and procedures to aid in the implementation and interpretation of the provisions of this section. (Ord. 905, 1994; Ord. 1061, 2000)
A. Any person may appeal a decision of the Planning Director to the Heritage and Landmarks Commission. The appeal must be filed within fifteen (15) days of the written decision of the Planning Director. (Ord. 1469, 2018)
B. Any person may appeal a decision of the Heritage and Landmarks Commission within fifteen (15) days of the written decision of the Commission. The appeal will be heard by the City Council, pursuant to procedures set forth in Code section 16.89. (Ord. 905, 1994; Ord. 1061, 2000; Ord. 1469, 2018)
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