Any person who commences work on a building, structure, electrical, gas, mechanical or plumbing system before obtaining the necessary permits may be subject to a special investigation as required by the city before a permit may be issued for such work. An investigation fee may be collected for any such investigation whether or not a permit is then or subsequently issued equal to the amount of the permit fee required. In addition, any person who commences work before obtaining the necessary permits shall be subject to additional permit fees over and above the standard permit fees, as set forth in the fee schedule adopted by the city. (Ord. 2007-16, 3-6-2007)