A. Delegation: The county council and county manager hereby approve the delegation of enforcement and authority by the building official and fire districts to an appropriate number of technical officers, inspectors and other employees. Such delegations shall be accomplished by appointment, duly deputizing the officer, inspector or employee to carry out the functions of code enforcement.
B. Violation Prohibited: It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to erect, construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, improve, remove, convert or demolish, equip, use, occupy or maintain any building or structure, or cause or permit the same to be done in violation of the codes adopted herein. Each violation of any provision of these codes shall be a class B misdemeanor. Each day a violation of these codes continues shall constitute a separate offense.
C. Denial Of Permit Or Certificate For Failure To Comply: The county building official reserves the right to deny issuance of any building permit or certificate of occupancy when the applicant for such has failed to adhere to any provision of the codes adopted herein.
D. Authority Of County Attorney: The county attorney reserves the right to enforce these codes using any civil and equitable remedy provided for under state law, including, but not limited to, injunctive, abatement, and/or declaratory relief. (Ord. 793, 1-30-2013)