(a) 
Application.
No person shall use, occupy, or develop any land, building or other structure, or authorize or permit such use, occupancy or development, except in accordance with all applicable provisions of this article.
(b) 
Violations deemed punishable.
The owner of any building, structure, or land, or part thereof, and any architect, builder, contractor, agent or other person employed in connection therewith, who violates, or assists in or contributes to the commission of a violation of this article shall be deemed guilty of such violation and shall become liable for the penalties herein established.
(1999 Code, sec. 153.160)
Before suspension or revocation of any permit or authorization pursuant to this division, the code enforcement officer, or designee, shall give notice of the intent to suspend or revoke said permit or authorization, which notice shall specify a reasonable time for compliance with this article. After the notice of intent is given, suspension or revocation may not occur before the time for compliance has expired.
(1999 Code, sec. 153.161)
(a) 
Suspension or revocation authorized.
When it has been determined that a permit, certificate, license, or order, pertaining to this article has been issued in error or on the basis of incorrect information, or that there has been noncompliance with the provisions of this article, the code enforcement officer may suspend the permit, certificate, license, or order, pending compliance with this article. The code enforcement officer or designee may revoke a permit if compliance has not been achieved within a reasonable period of time.
(b) 
The provisions of this section shall apply to:
(1) 
Certificates of occupancy;
(2) 
Conditional use permits;
(3) 
Planned unit development (PUD) designation, including site plan review; and
(4) 
Variances.
(c) 
Notice.
Notice of suspension or revocation of any of the above shall be sent to the permit holder by certified mail, return receipt requested.
(d) 
Immediate revocation authorized.
A permit or certificate of occupancy may be immediately revoked by the code enforcement officer or designee when and if additional noncompliance with this article occurs after the permit has been suspended.
(1999 Code, sec. 153.162)
(a) 
Noncompliance in development or construction.
When the city determines that there has been noncompliance with any material term, condition, or requirements of this article, the city may order any person having a proprietary interest in the property or any person engaged in the development of or construction on the property to cease and desist from engaging in the development of or construction activities on the site. The cease and desist order shall be in writing and shall be posted on the site. Additionally, notice shall be mailed to the owner or tenant of the structure. If the structure is unoccupied at the time of noncompliance, the notice shall be mailed to the owner of the property as shown on the current tax records of the city. The order shall specifically state the nature of the noncompliance and the acts prohibited.
(b) 
Legal remedies.
The city may bring suit in a court of competent jurisdiction to restrain and enjoin any person attempting or allowing development or construction without a permit or other authorization or who fails to cease and desist from further development or construction after notice of a cease and desist order has been posted in accordance with this division.
(c) 
Duration of cease and desist order.
When the city determines that there has been noncompliance with any material term, condition, or requirements of this article, which constitutes a health or safety hazard, a cease and desist order shall be issued and shall remain in effect until there has been compliance with this article.
(1999 Code, sec. 153.163)
(a) 
Appeal filing.
An appeal of a suspension order, revocation order, or cease and desist order, may be made to the code enforcement officer or designee, by any person aggrieved, by giving written notice no later than three days after the order has either been received by certified mail or posted on the property. The notice shall state:
(1) 
The name and address of the person making the appeal;
(2) 
The facts surrounding the particular case;
(3) 
The nature of the suspension, revocation order, or the cease and desist order; and
(4) 
The reason or reasons why the ruling should be set aside.
(b) 
Code enforcement officer to hear appeal.
The code enforcement officer shall hear the appeal, together with any technical testimony presented on behalf of the appellant and the city no later than 10 calendar days after the appeal has been filed. The code enforcement officer shall either affirm or reverse the decision appealed, no later than seven days after the hearing. The appellant shall receive written notice of the decision accompanied by a statement of reasons supporting the decision.
(c) 
Appeal of hearing decision to board of adjustment.
An appeal of the code enforcement officer’s decision may be made by any aggrieved party to the board of adjustment. The appellant shall give written notice to the board of adjustment in the manner provided in subsection (a) above.
(d) 
Board of adjustment to hear appeal.
The board of adjustment shall hear the appeal at its next scheduled meeting following the receipt of the notice of the appeal, and shall affirm, modify, or reverse the decision of the code enforcement officer.
(1999 Code, sec. 153.164)