§ 18-7. Interpretation of article; enforcement; penalty.  


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  • (a)

    Interpretation. The provisions of this article shall be liberally construed to effectively carry out its purposes in the interest of public health, safety, welfare and convenience.

    (b)

    Methods of enforcement. The city shall withhold any building permit, certificate of occupancy or any final inspection approval for construction applicable to this article until the required fee has been paid.

    (c)

    Penalty. A violation of this article shall be punishable according to applicable municipal codes.

    (d)

    Building permits not to be issued to persons failing to pay fee. No building permit shall be issued by the municipality to any person who, while required by this article to pay a transportation impact fee, has failed to pay such fee.

(Ord. No. 04-21, § 1, 7-27-04)