§ 2-321. Violations and responsible persons.

(a)

Violations generally.

(1)

Failure to comply with code or term or condition of approval constitutes code violation. Any failure to comply with a standard, requirement, prohibition, or limitation imposed by this Code, or the terms or conditions of any development order or authorization granted in accordance with this Code shall constitute a violation of this Code punishable as provided in this article.

(2)

Development order only authorized development approval. A development order issued by a decision-making body or person authorizes only the use, arrangement, location, design, density or intensity, and development set forth in the development order.

(b)

Specific violations. It shall be a violation of this Code to undertake any activity contrary to the provisions of this Code, including but not limited to any of the following:

(1)

Develop land or a structure without first obtaining all appropriate development permits, and complying with their terms and conditions.

(2)

Occupy or use land or a structure without first obtaining all appropriate development permits, and complying with their terms and conditions.

(3)

Subdivide land without first obtaining all appropriate development permits required to engage in subdivision, and complying with their terms and conditions.

(4)

Excavate, grade, cut, clear, or undertake any land disturbing activity without first obtaining all appropriate development permits, and complying with their terms and conditions.

(5)

Remove existing trees from a site or parcel of land without first obtaining appropriate development permits, and complying with their terms and conditions.

(6)

Disturb any landscaped area or vegetation required by this Code.

(7)

Install, create, erect, alter, or maintain any sign without first obtaining the appropriate development permits, and complying with their terms and conditions.

(8)

Failure to remove any sign installed, created, erected, or maintained in violation of this Code, or for which the development permit has expired.

(9)

Create, expand, replace, or change any nonconformity, except in compliance with this Code.

(10)

Reduce or diminish the requirements for development, design, or dimensional standards below the minimum required by this Code.

(11)

Increase the intensity or density of development, except in accordance with the standards of this Code.

(12)

Through any act or omission, fail to comply with any other provisions, procedures, or standards as required by this Code.

(c)

Responsible persons. The owner, tenant, or occupant of any land or structure, or any other person who participates in, assists, directs, creates, or maintains a situation that constitutes a violation of this Code may be held responsible for the violation and be subject to the remedies set forth in this article.

(Ord. No. 15-09 , § 1, 12-8-2015)