(a) Work Without Necessary Approvals. No person or corporation shall proceed with any construction or excavation or commence occupancy or use of any premises that has not been authorized by a permit and/or a certificate. When the required permit or certificates are not obtained prior to the start of work, the fees for permits or certificates shall be tripled. In addition, a five hundred dollar ($500.00) charge shall be assessed against any contractor, developer, architect or other professional who serves as representative applicant for the real property owner or who begins construction or excavation or facilitates occupancy or use of any premises that has not been authorized by a permit and/or certificate. Any such construction, excavation, use, or occupancy shall constitute a violation of this Development Code and shall be punishable as provided for this Chapter.
(b) Stop Work or Cease and Desist Orders. If the Zoning Administrator finds that any construction, reconstruction, use or occupancy of any building, structure, or land is being done or has been done contrary to this Development Code, the Zoning Administrator shall immediately issue a "Stop Work" order if the work is under construction, and/or an order to "Cease and Desist" the use or occupancy of all or any part of a building, structure, or lands which were built, constructed or used or are being used in violation of the laws of the City of Rocky River. Such "Stop Work" order or "Cease and Desist" order shall remain in full force and effect until the owner has obtained all required permits and has paid the required additional fees and fines.
(Ord. 92-19. Passed 12-16-19.)