(A) Required. It shall be unlawful to commence the excavation for, or the construction of any building, including accessory buildings, or to commence the building or alteration of any building, including accessory buildings, before the zoning administrator has issued a permit for such work.
(B) Fees. Unless otherwise set by this chapter, the fees to be charged for building permits shall be set by the City Council with the advice of the zoning administrator and the planning commission.
(C) Exceptions. No building permit or certificate of occupancy shall be required in the following cases:
(1) Recurring maintenance;
(2) Installation of required improvements in accordance with an approved plan.
(Ord. 88-12 Art. 7 (7.02-7.023), 1988)