(A) Permit required. A building permit application shall be required to be completed and submitted and approved for a building permit prior to any new principal building being placed, constructed or erected after the effective date of this chapter.
(1) Building permits may also be required for other structures and development under any separate Building Code that may be adopted by Garrett County.
(2) A building permit shall only be issued if the application complies with this chapter and all other applicable county ordinances or is conditioned upon compliance with other ordinances.
(B) Construction. This chapter shall apply to any activity that requires an application for a building permit after the effective date of this chapter. Compliance shall be reviewed as part of any building permit application.
(C) New lot. In addition, an application for subdivision approval of a new lot that is submitted after the effective date of this chapter shall only be approved if the applicant proves compliance with this chapter.
(D) Towns excluded. This chapter shall apply to all portions of Garrett County, except areas within the municipal borders of an incorporated city or town.
(Ord. —, passed 6-24-1997, eff. 7-1-1997)