Sec. 59-A-3.1. Building permit.

   (a)   Building permits generally. A building permit must be issued by the director before any building or other structure can be erected, moved, structurally altered, added to, or enlarged and before any excavation can be started. A building permit is not required for any building or structure to be used exclusively for purposes of agriculture upon land used exclusively for agriculture. However, a building permit is required for any: (i) building or structure to be used for a purpose that is not exclusively agricultural in nature, including special exception uses, even though located on otherwise agricultural land, and (ii) any equestrian facility building or structure intended for use by participants or spectators at an equestrian event.

   (b)   A building permit may be issued only for proposed work that conforms to the uses and amount of development authorized under this chapter or other applicable law and for which the adequacy of public facilities is determined after:

      (1)   Review of a preliminary plan of subdivision or site plan if required under this chapter or chapter 50; or

      (2)   Building permit review if required under chapter 8.