[Ord. No. 020227 §1(3.1), 2-27-2002]
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The Board of Aldermen shall designate an Administrative Official to administer and enforce this Chapter. Unless otherwise provided for in this Chapter, the Administrative Official or his/her duly designated and authorized representative shall have the following responsibilities:
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Receive applications for zoning district amendments, variances and appeals; receive applications for conditional use permits, tower permits and licenses; receive applications for permits for the construction, erection, alteration, enlargement and removal of buildings, structures and signs; receive applications for certificates of occupancy; receive applications for grading permits, excavation permits; receive applications for land subdivision and platting; receive applications for text amendments to this Chapter.
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Conduct inspections of buildings, structures, signs, uses of any premises and installation of public infrastructure to determine compliance with the terms of any application, permit or certificate issued under the provisions of this Chapter.
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Interpret the provisions of this Chapter in connection with the above prescribed duties.
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Maintain records of official actions of the Board of Aldermen, Planning and Zoning Commission, Board of Adjustment, Tree Board and the functions of City administrative officials related to the administration of this Chapter.
[Ord. No. 020227 §1(3.2), 2-27-2002]
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Inspections Authorized. The Administrative Official and his/her duly authorized representatives are authorized to make inspections on all buildings, structures, premises or construction or installation of public improvements within the City limits to determine compliance with the provisions of this Chapter. The inspector shall have the authority to enter or conduct such inspection at any reasonable hour.
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Notification Required. It shall be the responsibility of the developer, owner or person engaged in the construction of any building, structure, premises or installation of any public improvements or utilities to obtain all necessary permits and inspections. A minimum of twenty-four (24) hours' notice shall be given to the City prior to the commencement of any construction activity requiring inspection.
[Ord. No. 020227 §1(3.3), 2-27-2002]
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Persons Liable. Any person, firm or corporation who fails to comply with or violates any of the provisions of this Chapter may be held responsible for the violation and be subject to the penalties and remedies herein provided.
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Stop Order.
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Whenever any work is being done or any building or property is being used contrary to the provisions of this Chapter, the inspector may order the work or use stopped and may also revoke any permit that has been issued for said work or use. Any person, firm, partnership or corporation who, having been served with a written order by the City to remove or cease any such violation, shall fail to comply with said order within ten (10) days after such notice or shall continue to violate any provision of this Chapter in the respect named in the order shall be subject to a stop order. The City may, without further notification, issue a stop order and may cancel all permits and certificates previously issued by the City and cause all said work or use to stop. The penalties proscribed for violation shall continue for each day until the violation is remedied.
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For any violation of this Chapter deemed to be dangerous or a public health hazard, the City may serve an emergency order to immediately cease or remove any such violation.
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Penalties.
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Unless otherwise specified in other provisions of this Chapter, violations of this Chapter or failure to comply with any of its requirements shall constitute an offense punishable by a fine of not less than ten dollars ($10.00) and not more than two hundred fifty dollars ($250.00) for each and every day that such violation continues or by imprisonment for ten (10) days for each and every day such violation continues or by both such fine and imprisonment in the discretion of the court. However, for the second (2nd) and subsequent offenses involving the same violation at the same building or premises, the punishment shall be a fine of not less than one hundred dollars ($100.00) or more than five hundred dollars ($500.00) for each and every day that such violation continues or by imprisonment for ten (10) days for each and every day such violation continues or by both such fine and imprisonment in the discretion of the court.
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Each day that any such violation continues after written notification by the City, delivered by certified mail, that such violation exists shall be considered a separate offense for purposes of the penalties and remedies specified herein.
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Civil Enforcement. Any person who, having been served with an order to remove any such violation, shall fail to comply with such order within ten (10) days after such service or shall continue to violate any provision of this Chapter in the respect named in such order shall also be subject to a civil penalty of two hundred fifty dollars ($250.00). Appropriate actions and proceedings may be taken by law or in equity pursuant to Section 89.120, RSMo., to prevent any violation of these regulations, to prevent unlawful erection, construction, reconstruction, alteration, conversion, maintenance or use, to restrain, correct or abate a violation, to prevent illegal occupancy of a building, structure or land or to prevent any illegal conduct, business or use in or about such premises and these remedies shall be in addition to the penalties described above.