(A) It shall be unlawful to construct, alter, remove or demolish, or to commence the construction, alteration, removal or demolition of a building, mobile home or structure or install equipment for the operation of a building or structure without first filing with the building official an application in writing and obtaining a formal permit.
(B) Repairs may be made without filing an application or obtaining a permit, unless such repairs amount to a substantial improvement, the cost of which equals or exceeds 50% of the actual cash value of the structure either, before the improvement is started, or if the structure has been damaged and is being restored, before the damage occurred.
(Ord. 337, passed 5-19-75) Penalty, see § 10.99