A. It is a violation of this part for any person to change or permit the change in the use of land, buildings, or structures, or to erect, alter, move, or improve any building or structure until a building permit or certificate of occupancy has been obtained under the conditions set out in this chapter.
B. These regulations shall be enforced by the building official under the direction of the city manager.
C. While this article does not require submittal of any documentation prior to formal application for a building permit or certificate of occupancy, property owners are encouraged to consult with the building official prior to making formal application to become familiar with the policies and procedures of the city. (Ord. 1991-3, 4-4-1991; amd. Ord. 1995-3, 1-19-1995)