(a) Remodeling, rehabilitation and new construction activities shall require the same permits, from the City, Montgomery County or other authorizing source, and the payment of the same fees, as would be required on a new structure. This requirement shall pertain to structural and building support systems and shall not necessarily pertain to superficial structural embellishments like new siding, roofing and the like.
(b) Whenever it comes to the attention of the Property Maintenance Officer that work is being performed contrary to this chapter, a stop-work order shall be promptly issued to the owner of the premises involved, the agent of such owner, or the person(s) doing such work. The Property Maintenance Officer shall also post a placard at the site of the work informing the public and all concerned that work at the site has been stopped by official order. Such order shall be written and shall, in any case, state the conditions under which the work may be resumed. Such order shall also direct the performance of such work as may be necessary to remove any violations of the Codified Ordinances. Any stop-work order may be appealed in the same manner as provided in Section 1361.11(j).
(Ord. 703. Passed 2-11-85.)