It shall be unlawful for any contractor or any other person engaged in the actual work of constructing, improving, repairing, relocating or demolishing any building or other structure within the corporate limits of the municipality or of making any improvements or repairs on any building or structure within the corporate limits of the municipality to proceed with the work until he or she knows the owner has obtained the permit as provided for in this chapter. The Building Inspector shall order cessation of any work so started before issuance of said permit.
(1999 Code, § 9-205) Penalty, see § 10.99