(A) It shall be unlawful to construct any building or structure, other than a fence, within the territory described in § 151.01 of this code, where the cost of that construction exceeds $1,000, or to alter or remodel any building or structure so as to change the bearing walls, beams, supports, or the roof thereof, without having first procured a permit therefor.
(B) Failure to secure the above-mentioned building permit before initiating construction, without the consent of the Building Inspector, shall result in a penalty to be added to the inspection fee, in the amount of $50 or 25% of the permit fee, whichever is greater.
(1969 Code, § 6-2) (Ord. 1994-10, passed 4-11-1994; Am. Ord. 1996-27, passed 8-26-1996) Penalty, see § 10.99
Statutory reference:
Authority to regulate construction of buildings, see ILCS Chapter 65, Act 5, § 11-30-4