(A) Misdemeanor; Penalties. It shall be unlawful for any person to use property, or for any person to construct, alter, enlarge, or demolish any structure without a permit or permits required by this chapter. Conviction for violation of this ordinance is punishable as a misdemeanor under the general penalty provisions of the City Code.
(B) Withholding Permits. The Code Enforcement Director shall deny a zoning permit for any use or work which fails to comply with this chapter. The Code Enforcement Director, Building Official, or other appropriate official shall withhold all other city permits for work which violates this chapter.
(C) Complaints. A written complaint specifying facts showing a violation of this ordinance filed by any person shall be investigated by the Code Enforcement Director. Upon determination that a violation has occurred, the Code Enforcement Director shall take appropriate enforcement action authorized by this ordinance.
(D) Stop Work. The Code Enforcement Director is authorized to issue a stop work order pursuant to S.C. Code § 6-29-950(A) requiring work to cease until specified code violations are corrected. Failure to comply with a stop work order of the Code Enforcement Director is a misdemeanor punishable under the general penalty provisions of the City Code. Issuance of a stop work order may be appealed to the Board of Zoning Appeals.
(E) Arrest Warrant. The Code Enforcement Director, with concurrence of the City Attorney, is authorized to request the issuance of an arrest warrant for violations of this chapter.
(F) Injunction. The Code Enforcement Director shall submit a request to the City Attorney for institution of a civil action seeking an injunction prohibiting violation of this chapter when appropriate.