A. It shall be a class C misdemeanor, subject to penalty as provided in section 1-4-1 of this code, for any homeowner and a class B misdemeanor, subject to penalty as provided in section 1-4-1 of this code, for any person who receives payment or anything of value to construct or alter any building or structure, except a fence, without first securing the permit required by this chapter. (1980 Code § 9-521; amd. 2002 Code)