(A) Any violation of the provisions of this chapter is a Class II misdemeanor punishable by the maximum punishment set forth by the state's laws pursuant to SDCL § 22-6-2. Said punishment may also include payment of any costs and/or restitution authorized by this chapter and/or state law. Additionally, the city may enforce these ordinances with the imposition of a civil penalty for violations, including any violations for failing to timely obtain proper permitting, with a fine as established by the Board of Commissioners by resolution, which may from time to time be amended.
(B) In addition to the general penalty as stated above, any cleanup required by the city for the removal of mud tracked onto the street from the site, extra cleaning of the storm sewers or drainage ways, and the like, will be charged to the permit holder at a rate of one and one-half times the normal equipment rates and labor rate for the city.
(C) Failure to pay any applicable fees within 30 days of said notice may result in the revocation of any and all outstanding permits and licenses held through the city.
(D) In addition, any violation of the provisions of this chapter may result in the revocation, suspension, or refusal to issue any license pursuant to any section of this chapter.
(E) In addition, any person who commences any work toward erecting or constructing a building or structure or causes any alterations to an existing building or structure which requires a building permit under the terms of this chapter before obtaining the necessary permit shall be subject to an additional fee equal to the amount of the permit fee required by this chapter.
(Ord. 2023-18, passed 12-7-2023)