It is unlawful for any person to hereafter erect, alter, wreck or move any building or structure, or portions thereof, without first securing a building and/or zoning permit as required.
(A) Penalties. It shall be a misdemeanor for any contractor, property owner, tenant or other person to commence or constitute any work on any project for which a zoning permit is required and for which no permit has been granted by the city or the permit has been cancelled or a stop work order issued.
(B) Required permits. A zoning permit shall be required prior to construction, repair, or alteration of structures regulated by the Minnesota State Building Code, driveways, sidewalks, patio slabs, fences, decks, steps, porches and storage sheds. A zoning permit shall not be required for construction, repair, or alteration of swing sets, play equipment or structures used exclusively for providing shelter for pets.
(C) Fees. A fee for service shall be charged. All fees shall be set by the City Council and a schedule shall be made available at the office of the Code Official.
(Prior Code, § 11.04) Penalty, see § 10.99