In addition to the various rules and regulations governing the issuance of building permits as outlined in the International Building Code adopted herein, a separate building permit shall be required of each structure to be constructed. This shall pertain to adjacent structures in a shopping center, separate apartment buildings on same site, additions to existing structures and the like. If any permits exist at the time this chapter becomes effective that were purchased for multi-structure construction, a portion of which is still unused, the unused portion shall be refunded and additional permits secured as each structure is constructed.
(1989 Code,§ 12-104, modified)