If the Commission finds that work has begun on a structure or resource for which an application for a permit has not been made, or for which application has been made, but has not yet been approved or denied by the Commission pursuant to this chapter, the Commission shall cause a stop work order to be issued.
(A) The owner shall thereafter apply to the Commission for approval of the work under all applicable sections of this chapter.
(B) If the plans for the work are approved by the Commission with modifications that impact that portion of the work already done, the owner shall dismantle the unapproved portion of the work and proceed with the work as approved.
(C) If the plans for the work are not approved by the Commission, the Commission may require the owner to restore the resource to the condition the resource was in before the inappropriate work was commenced or to modify the work so that it qualifies for a certificate of appropriateness.
(D) If the owner does not comply with the restoration or modification requirement within a reasonable time, the Commission may seek an order from the circuit court to require the owner to restore the resource to its former condition or to modify the work so that it qualifies for a certificate of appropriateness.
(E) If the owner does not or cannot comply with the order of the court, the Commission may seek an order from the circuit court allowing the Commission or its agents to enter the property and conduct work necessary to restore the resource to its former condition or modify the work so that it qualifies for a certificate of appropriateness in accordance with the court's order. The costs of the work shall be charged to the owner, and may be levied by the city as a special assessment against the property.
(Ord. passed 3-27-2000; Am. Ord. 080324-1, passed 3-24-2008)