The city clerk-treasurer and/or their designee shall enforce the provisions of this title. No building permit shall be issued for the construction, repair or alteration of any building or part thereof unless the plans, specifications and intended use of such building conform in all respects with the provisions of this title; provided, however, permits shall be issued for any existing structure or buildings, without compliance with the off-street parking provisions of this title, so long as no existing structure or building is sought to be enlarged or extended.
(Ord. 2018-02 § 2 (Exh. A), 2018)
All applications for building permits shall be accompanied by a plot plan showing the actual dimensions of the lot to be built upon, the size, use and location of all existing buildings and the building to be erected under authority of the permit applied for, and such other information as may be necessary to show compliance with the provisions of this title.
(Ord. 2018-02 § 2 (Exh. A), 2018)
In interpreting and applying the provisions of this title, the city shall be held to the standards of this code adopted for the promotion of the public health, safety, and general welfare. Except as specifically herein provided, this title does not repeal, abrogate, annul, or in any way impair or interfere with any existing provision of law, or any permit previously adopted or issued, or which shall be adopted or issued pursuant to law, relating to the use, erection or construction of buildings or land uses relating to the establishment, moving, alteration, or enlargement of any easement, covenant, or other agreement between parties. Whenever this title imposes greater restrictions upon additions and/or items identified above, then the provisions of this title shall control.
(Ord. 2018-02 § 2 (Exh. A), 2018)
In case of uncertainty or dispute as to meaning, intention, or application of the terms of the text of this title or of the zoning map, a request for clarification or decision shall be submitted in writing to the planning commission, and the planning commission shall prepare and submit a written ruling thereon within 60 days.
(Ord. 2018-02 § 2 (Exh. A), 2018)
Any affected citizen or administration official may appeal to the city council any planning commission decision adverse to his/her interests, by filing with the city clerk-treasurer within 10 days from such ruling a written notice of appeal accompanied by a fee as identified in CRMC § 17.08.020. Thereupon the secretary of the planning commission shall forthwith transmit to the council all papers constituting a record upon which the action appealed from was taken. Upon due hearing, the council shall have the power to overrule or alter any ruling of the commission, or to refer any matter back to the commission for its restudy or reconsideration.
(Ord. 2018-02 § 2 (Exh. A), 2018)
Any person violating any provisions or failing to comply with any of the mandatory requirements of this title is guilty of a misdemeanor. Any person convicted of a misdemeanor under this title shall be punished by a fine of not more than $1,000.
Each such person is guilty of a separate offense for each and every day during any portion of which any violation of this title is committed, continued or permitted by any such person, and he shall be punished accordingly.
(Ord. 2018-02 § 2 (Exh. A), 2018)