Chapter 19.44
ENFORCEMENT

Sections:

19.44.010    Compliance required for building permit.

19.44.020    Penalty for violation – Actions in violation deemed void.

19.44.010 Compliance required for building permit.

A. No building permit shall be issued for a new building on a lot which did not exist as a described and recorded parcel prior to January 23, 1973, or was not created by recorded subdivision pursuant to state statute, or by a recorded plat pursuant to provisions of this title. This subsection applies to those lots which are located within the boundaries of the former City of Wrangell, as those boundaries existed immediately prior to borough formation.

B. No building permit shall be issued for a new building on a lot which did not exist as a described and recorded parcel prior to May 30, 2008, or was not created by recorded subdivision pursuant to state statute, or by a recorded plat pursuant to provisions of this title. This subsection applies to those lots located outside the boundaries of the former City of Wrangell, as those boundaries existed immediately prior to borough formation. [Ord. 833 § 47, 2009; Ord. 276 § 4, 1973; prior code § 95.85.130.]

19.44.020 Penalty for violation – Actions in violation deemed void.

A. The owner or agent of the owner of land located within a subdivision who transfers, sells, or agrees or enters into a contract to sell land in a subdivision before a plat of the subdivision has been prepared, approved, and recorded in compliance with this title is in violation of this title and such violation is punishable as provided for in WMC 1.20.010.

B. The borough may enjoin a transfer by appropriate legal action.

C. The transfer, sale, assignment, or other conveyance of land located within a subdivision before a plat of the subdivision has been prepared, approved, and recorded in compliance with the provisions of this chapter is void. [Ord. 833 § 61, 2009; Ord. 290 § 5, 1973; prior code § 95.85.120.]