(A) It is unlawful for any person or entity to enlarge, alter or change any use of property or to erect, construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, improve, make, put together or convert any building in the county, or attempt to do so, or cause the same to be done, without first paying all development impact fees imposed by this chapter. Any person or entity who shall so violate this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction thereof, shall be fined up to $500 or imprisoned for up to 30 days, or be both fined and imprisoned. Each day that the violation continues shall be deemed a separate offense.
(B) In the event a fee is not paid as required hereunder, the County Attorney may institute an action to recover the fee and enjoin the use of the property until the fee is paid. The person who fails so to pay shall be responsible for the costs of such suit, including reasonable attorney’s fees.
(C) If not paid as required by this chapter, development impact fees shall constitute a lien against the property being developed and shall be levied, collected, and enforced in the same manner as are county real property taxes and shall have the same priority and bear the same interest and penalties as county real property taxes for lien purposes.
(Ord. 00-30-272, 12-21-2000; Ord. 14-07-662, 6-17-2014; Ord. 14-23-678, 11-13-2014)