Compliance with this title is a condition precedent to the issuance of a building permit or zoning permit. Building permits and zoning permits issued without prior compliance with this title are void. Upon the discovery of the issuance of such permits without compliance herewith, it shall be the duty of the Building Official and Planning and Environmental Services Director to notify the person to whom such permit was issued of the requirements of this title and to demand all building and construction work to cease immediately until the provisions of this title have been met.
(Ord. 02-01 § 1)
The Director, or any person within the Planning and Environmental Services Department authorized by the Director, is hereby authorized to investigate all reported or apparent violations of any of the provisions of this title. If a violation is determined to exist or to be impending, the Director is hereby authorized to take such measures as he or she deems necessary or expedient to enforce and secure compliance with the provisions of this title.
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Director Defined. As used in this section, the term “Director” refers to the Director of the Planning and Environmental Services Department and also to any person within the Department who is authorized by the Director to act on his or her behalf.
B. 
Cooperation of Other Officials. The Director or his or her agents may request, and shall receive, the assistance and cooperation of other officials of the City to assist in the discharge of their duties.
C. 
Right of Entry and Inspection. The Director may enter any building, structure, or premises at all reasonable times for the purpose of carrying out any act necessary to perform any duty imposed by this title. Upon request, the Director shall provide adequate identification. Except under exigent circumstances, an inspection warrant shall be obtained if entry is refused.
D. 
Liability. The Director or any other person charged with the enforcement of this title, if acting in good faith and within the course and scope of his or her employment, shall not thereby be liable personally, and is hereby relieved from all personal liability, for any damage that may accrue to persons or property as the result of, or by reason of, any act or omission occurring in the discharge of his or her duties.
E. 
Remedies. If a subdivision violates any part of the State Subdivision Map Act, the City’s subdivision regulations, including this section, or any other legal requirement:
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The buyer or grantee of a lot that is created has all the remedies available under the State Subdivision Map Act, including, but not limited to, an action for damages or to void the deed, sale, or contract.
2. 
The City has all the remedies available to it under the State Subdivision Map Act, including, but not limited to, the following:
a. 
An action to enjoin any attempt to sell, lease, or finance the property.
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An action for other legal, equitable, or summary remedy, such as declaratory and injunctive relief.
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Criminal prosecution, punishable by imprisonment in County Jail or State prison for up to one year, by a fine of up to $10,000.00, or both; or a misdemeanor.
d. 
Record a notice of violation.
e. 
Withhold any or all future permits and approvals.
(Ord. 02-01 § 1; Ord. 22-02 § 7)
Where any building construction work is being done contrary to the provisions of this title, the Director may order the work stopped by giving notice in writing and serving such notice and order on any persons engaged in doing or causing such work to be done. Any such persons, their agents, employees, or servants, shall forthwith stop such work until such time as recommencement is authorized by the Director.
(Ord. 02-01 § 1)
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If unable to otherwise enforce the terms of this title, the Director shall refer the matter to the City Attorney for appropriate legal action.
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Any division or attempted division of land for any purpose, including gift, without prior compliance with the requirements of this title shall be and is hereby declared to be unlawful and a public nuisance.
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Any offer to sell, contract to sell, or finance sale or deed of conveyance made contrary to the provisions of this title shall be and is hereby declared to be unlawful and a public nuisance.
(Ord. 02-01 § 1)
Any person who shall erect, construct, alter, enlarge, move or maintain any building or structure, or institute a use for which a permit is required by this title without first having obtained a permit, shall, if subsequently granted a permit for that building, structure or use, or any related building, structure or use on the property, first pay such additional permit processing fees as established from time to time by the City.
(Ord. 02-01 § 1)