(A) Applications. In applying to the zoning administrator for a building permit, the applicant shall submit a plan along with the application. This plan must be drawn to scale, showing the dimensions of the lot to be built upon, the outside dimensions of all structures to be constructed or altered and all existing structures. The use of structures and the proposed yard depths should be detailed, and any other information pertinent to the assessment of conformance should be included. The city or county health officer's certificate approving the water and sewage facilities must accompany the application.
(B) Issuance.
(1) If the proposed construction or alteration conforms with all applicable ordinances, regulations, and codes, the zoning administrator shall issue a building permit authorizing construction or alteration.
(2) If the proposed construction or alteration fails to conform, the zoning administrator shall refuse to issue a building permit, and shall cause delivery of written notice to the applicant stating the reason for refusal.
(3) The zoning administrator shall act upon all applications for building permits within two (2) weeks from the date of their submission.
(C) Restraint of construction without permit. If no building permit has been issued, and a builder begins, or continues to build, a restraining order may be obtained upon application to the appropriate court, and evidence of the lack of a building permit shall establish a prima facie case for the issuance of the restraining order.
(D) Validity. The issuance of a building permit shall not waive any provisions of this chapter.
(E) Duration. A building permit shall become void one (1) year from the date of issuance unless substantial progress has been made by that date on the construction or alteration authorized therein.
(Ord. 88-1 Art. 7 (7.024), 1988)