(A) Title. This chapter shall be known as the Village of Diamond Building Code.
(B) Citations. In citing this chapter, section numbers shall be used except in cases where codes have been adopted and incorporated by reference, in which case the section shall be followed by sections used in such code adopted and incorporated by reference.
(C) Substitutions. Where codes have been adopted and incorporated by reference, the words “Village of Diamond” shall be substituted for words referring to the applicable municipality and where such codes contain provisions which are in conflict with specific provisions of this subchapter the specific provisions of this subchapter shall prevail and shall rule.
(D) Meaning of references to other codes. Where ever this chapter refers to a building code, such reference shall be construed to mean the Village of Diamond Building Code adopted in this chapter.
(E) Zoning. The restrictions of the zoning regulations and all amendments thereto, shall not be deemed to be modified by any provision of this chapter; and such restrictions shall be controlling except insofar as this chapter imposes greater restrictions, in which case the provisions of this chapter shall control.
(F) Legislative. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this chapter is, or shall be for any reason held to be invalid, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this chapter. The Village Board hereby declares that it would have adopted this chapter, and each section, subsection, clause or phrase thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, sentences, clauses and phrases be declared invalid.
(G) Compliance required. It shall be unlawful to design, construct, alter, move, enlarge, replace, repair, demolish, remove, use or maintain property, buildings or structures in the village in violation of the terms and provisions of this chapter.
(H) Application to existing permits. This chapter shall not be construed to extend to or affect any construction activity for which a permit was issued or application for permit filed prior to the effective date hereof, unless the Building Official determines that any provision of this chapter or the regulations incorporated herein by reference should be applied for reasons of public health and safety.
(I) Penalties. Any person, firm or corporation violating the terms and provisions of this chapter shall be liable for a penalty in the amount of 100% of any unpaid fee and, in addition, shall be punishable as provided in § 10.99 of the Village Code.
(Ord. 2018-03, passed 1-23-2018)