A. Enforcement Official: This title shall be enforced by the building official, or his designated representative (acting at the direction of the mayor), who shall review all building permit applications for compliance with zoning ordinance provisions.
B. Building Permit Requirement; Exception:
1. It shall be a violation of this title for any person to change or permit a change in the use of land, buildings or structures, or to erect, alter, move or improve any building or structure, until a building permit has been obtained from the office of the city clerk- treasurer, under the terms set forth in this code or the building code adopted by the city.
2. The zoning ordinance requirement for a building permit shall not, however, apply to the use or construction of farm buildings for agricultural purposes in districts zoned A-1 agricultural-residential, or the planting of agricultural crops; such buildings shall, however, observe setback requirements of all city ordinances.
C. Administration: In the administration of this title, the provisions of this title shall be used to govern procedures for uses and structures permitted on review, rezoning and amendment applications, the use of special districts, and the handling of nonconforming uses, structures and lots. Related administrative procedures for building permit issuance, review of subdivisions and issuance of other required permits are found in the provisions of this code. (Ord. 13-09, 7-9-2013)