§ 150.67 MISCE LLANEOUS PROVISIONS.

   (A)   Notice of orders, notice of statements of public bid are to be let, and notices of claims for payment must be given by:

      (1)   Sending a copy of the order or statement by registered or certified mail to the residence, place of business or employment of the person to be notified, with return receipt requested; or

      (2)   Delivering a copy of the order or statement personally to the person to be notified; or

      (3)   Leaving a copy of the order or statement at the dwelling or usual place of abode by the person to be notified.

   (B)   In the event that service is not obtained by foregoing methods, the alternate means of service described in § 150.96(G)(2) may be used.

(Ord. 7-2018, passed 4-3-2018; Am. Ord. 12-2019, passed 10-15-2019)

§ 150.68 EFFECTIVE DATE.

   (A)   This chapter shall be in full force and effect from and after the date on which both of the following have occurred:

      (1)   The Common Council has adopted it; and

      (2)   The Fire Prevention and Building Safety Commission of Indiana has approved of it, as required by I.C. 36-7-8-3 and 22-13-2-5.

   (B)   This chapter shall be in full force and effective upon passage.

(Ord. 12-2019, passed 10-15-2019)

ENFORCEMENT AND PENALTIES

§ 150.90 WITH HOLD ISSUANCE OF PERMITS.

   (A)   Whenever a person who has either applied for or obtained a building permit owes fees (including checks returned for insufficient funds, permit fees or inspection fees owed pursuant to ordinance) to the Building Commissioner, the Building Commissioner may withhold the issuance of subsequently requested permits until the debt is satisfied.

   (B)   Whenever a person applies for a building permit for a structure that is not being used or constructed in conformance with applicable provisions of an applicable zoning ordinance or other ordinance relating to land use, the Building Commissioner is authorized to withhold the issuance of requested permit(s) until such time that the property is brought into conformance with applicable ordinances.

(Ord. 12-2019, passed 10-15-2019)

§ 150.91 PE RMIT REVOCATION.

   The Building Commissioner may revoke a building permit when any of the following conditions are applicable.

   (A)   The application, plans or supporting documents contain a false statement or misrepresentation as to a material fact.

   (B)   The application, plans or supporting documents reflect a lack of compliance with building standards and procedures.

   (C)   There is failure to comply with this chapter.

   (D)   The structure for which the building permit has been issued is not being used or constructed in conformance with an applicable zoning ordinance or other ordinance relating to land use.

(Ord. 12-2019, passed 10-15-2019)

§ 150.92 STO P-WORK ORDER.

   (A)   The Building Commissioner may issue an order requiring suspension of the pertinent construction (stop-work order) in accordance with this section.

   (B)   The stop-work order shall:

      (1)   Be in writing.

      (2)   State with specificity the construction to which it is applicable and the reason for its issuance.

      (3)   Be posted on the property in a conspicuous place.

      (4)   If practicable, be given to:

         (a)   The person doing the construction; and

         (b)   To the owner of the property or the owner's agent.

      (5)   The stop-work order shall state the conditions under which construction may be resumed.

   (C)   The Building Commissioner may issue a stop-work order if:

      (1)   Construction is proceeding in an unsafe manner, including, but not limited to, in violation of any standard set forth in this chapter or any state law pertaining to safety during construction.

      (2)   Construction is occurring in violation of this chapter or in such a manner that if construction is allowed to proceed, there is a reasonable probability that it will substantially difficult to correct the violation.

      (3)   Construction for which a building permit is required is proceeding without a building permit being in force.

   (D)   The issuance of a stop-work order shall in no way limit the operation of penalties provided elsewhere in this chapter.

(Ord. 12-2019, passed 10-15-2019)

§ 150 .93 CIVIL ACTION.

   Pursuant to I.C. 36-1-6-4, the city may initiate a civil action in a court of competent jurisdiction to restrain any person from violating a provision of this chapter.

(Ord.14-2018, passed 8-7-2018; Am. Ord. 12-2019, passed 10-15-2019)

§ 150.94 M ONETARY PENALTY.

   Any person violating any provision of this chapter may be subject to a fine in any sum not exceeding $2,500. The assessment of a monetary penalty shall in no way limit the operation of the penalties provided elsewhere in this chapter.

(Ord. 12-2019, passed 10-15-2019)