[Ord. No. 636 Zoning Art. XII §1201, 2-7-1968]
The office of Building Inspector is hereby authorized. For the purpose of this Article, the City Clerk is hereby designated as such Building Inspector or the Board of Aldermen may, at their discretion, designate an inspector other than the City Clerk.
[Ord. No. 636 Zoning Art. XII §1202, 2-7-1968]
The provisions of this Chapter shall be enforced by the Building Inspector. Appeal from the decision of the Building Inspector may be made to the Board of Adjustment as provided herein.
[Ord. No. 636 Zoning Art. XII §1203, 2-7-1968; Ord. No. 944 §1(1203), 6-8-1998]
A building permit shall be required to erect, construct, reconstruct, alter, maintain or use any building or structure or to use any land as herein specified.
[Ord. No. 636 Zoning Art. XII §1204, 2-7-1968]
A. 
To obtain a building permit, the applicant shall submit the required documents established herein.
1. 
An application on form prescribed by the Building Inspector containing information sufficient to show compliance with the requirements of this Chapter.
2. 
A plat drawn to scale showing the actual shape and dimensions of the lot to be built upon, the exact size and location on the lot of existing buildings and structures, the lines within which the proposed building or structure and driveways shall be located or altered, the existing and intended use of each building or part of a building, the existing and intended use of the property and such other information with regard to the lot and neighboring lots and their use as may be necessary to determine compliance and provide for the enforcement of this Chapter.
3. 
In areas which are not served with public water or sewer, a certified statement that the proposed water and sewer facilities will be installed to conform to the minimum requirements of the State Department of Health.
4. 
Any building permit issued shall become invalid unless the work authorized by it shall have been commenced within six (6) months of its date of issue or if the work authorized by it is suspended or abandoned for a period of one (1) year. A record of building permits shall be kept on file in the office of the Building Inspector.
[Ord. No. 636 Zoning Art. XII §1206, 2-7-1968]
In case any building or structure is erected, constructed, reconstructed, altered, repaired, converted or maintained or any building, structure or land is used in violation of this Chapter, the proper authorities of the City of Mound City, in addition to other remedies, may institute any appropriate action or proceedings to prevent such unlawful erection, maintenance or use to restrain, correct or abate such violation, to prevent the occupancy of said building, structure or land or to prevent any illegal act, conduct, business or use in or about such premises.