Except as otherwise specifically provided in this chapter, it shall be unlawful to begin any excavation, removal of soil, clearing of site, or placing any fill on lands contemplated for development, or to begin any construction, moving, alteration, or renovation, except for ordinary repairs, of any building or other structure, including accessory structures and signs, until the planning director has issued for such action a land use permit, certifying that such development complies with the applicable provisions of this chapter.
(Ord. of 7-10-2000, § 7.1)