A. It is a violation for any person to change or permit the change in the use of land, buildings or structures, or to construct, alter, move or improve any building or structure until a building permit or certificate of occupancy has been obtained.
B. These regulations shall be enforced by the city.
C. While this chapter does not require submittal of any documentation prior to formal application for a building permit or certificate of occupancy, property owners are encouraged to consult with the city prior to making formal application to become familiar with the policies and requirements set forth in this chapter. (Ord. 968 §1, 2002: Ord. 832 §1, 1997)