Division VII. Enforcement

Chapter 16.90
SUSPENSION, REVOCATION, OR FAILURE TO OBTAIN PERMITS

Sections:

16.90.010    Suspension – Cause.

16.90.020    Revocation – Cause.

16.90.030    Failure to obtain permit.

16.90.010 Suspension – Cause.

A. The building and zoning official or duly authorized representative may temporarily suspend any permit issued under the zoning code for:

1. Failure of the holder to comply with the requirements of the zoning code or rules or regulations adopted thereunder; or

2. Failure to comply with any notice and order issued pursuant to the zoning code.

B. Such permit suspension shall be issued in writing and shall be effective upon either service or posting of the notice upon the permit holder or his agent.

C. Notwithstanding any other provision of this code, whenever the building and zoning official or duly authorized representative finds that a violation of this code, or rules and regulations adopted thereunder, has created or is creating a dangerous or other condition which, in his judgment, constitutes an immediate and irreparable hazard, he may, without service of a written notice and order, suspend and terminate operations under the permit immediately. (Ord. 1244-16 § 3 (Exh. A))

16.90.020 Revocation – Cause.

The building and zoning official or duly authorized representative may permanently revoke any permit issued under the zoning code for:

A. Failure of the holder to comply with the requirements of any land use ordinance, or rules and regulations promulgated thereunder, including the zoning code; or

B. Failure of the holder to comply with any notice and order issued pursuant to the zoning code; or

C. Interference with the building and zoning official or duly authorized representative in the performance of their duties; or

D. Discovery by the building and zoning official or duly authorized representative that a permit was issued in error or on the basis of incorrect information supplied to the city. (Ord. 1244-16 § 3 (Exh. A))

16.90.030 Failure to obtain permit.

The failure to obtain a required permit is a violation of the code subject to enforcement under SMC 16.80.015(B) and Chapter 1.10 SMC. Civil penalties for failure to obtain any required permit shall begin to accrue on the first day activity subject to the permit requirement is commenced and shall cease to accrue on the day the permit is obtained. (Ord. 1244-16 § 3 (Exh. A))