When work for which a permit is required by this subchapter is started or proceeded with prior to obtaining the permit, the fees specified therefor shall be doubled, but payment of the double fee shall not relieve any person from fully complying with the requirements of city ordinances in the execution of the work nor from any other penalties prescribed for the violation of city ordinances.
(1992 Code, § 37-31) (Ord. 30-87, passed 5-18-1987)