(A) Generally. No permit required by any adopted Code as described in this chapter shall be issued until the fee prescribed in § 151.99 is paid. Nor shall an amendment to a permit be approved until the additional fee, if any, due to an increase in the estimated cost of the building or structure, is paid.
(B) Failure to obtain permit or comply with chapter.
(1) No person shall do or authorize any work or perform any of the operations prescribed in this chapter without first procuring and having in force the permit required by the Department. Failure to obtain a permit prior to doing or authorizing any work shall result in the permit fee being doubled and may also result in penalties as provided in Chapter 166.
(2) Any person who shall fail to comply with any provision of this chapter may be punished as provided in Chapter 166.
(3) In addition to the penalties described above, the contractor may have his operating license and certificate of registration revoked pursuant to Chapter 165.
(C) Appeals. Any person which is aggrieved with the ruling or decision of the enforcing officer may appeal that decision pursuant to Chapter 164.
(Ord. 7547, passed 10-1-91; Am. Ord. 7684, passed 1-4-94; Am. Ord. 7823, passed 3-5-96; Am. Ord. 8115, passed 7-5-00; Am. Ord. 8932, passed 4-1-14)