How building permits are issued and what they cover

(a) Permits shall be issued in such form and detail as shall be prescribed by the authority having jurisdiction. They shall specify the geographical location of the premises whereon the work authorized thereby is to be done, be valid only for the location so specified, and be endorsed in writing or stamped on all sets of plans and specifications “REVIEWED.” (b) Once a permit is issued, plans and specifications shall not be changed, modified, or altered without authorization from the authority having jurisdiction, and all work shall be done in accordance with the approved plans. (c) The authority having jurisdiction may issue a permit for the construction of part of the building or structure before complete plans and specifications for the whole building or structure have been submitted or approved, provided adequate information and detailed statements have been submitted that are sufficient to indicate compliance with all pertinent requirements of the construction code. The holder of such permit shall proceed at the holder’s own risk, without assurance that the permit for the entire building or structure will be granted. (d) The issuance of a permit shall not prevent the authority having jurisdiction from thereafter: (1) Requiring the correction of errors in the plans and specifications; (2) Revoking or suspending any permit when issued in error, on the basis of incorrect information supplied, or in violation of the construction code, any permit or variance issued pursuant to the construction code, or other applicable law; (3) Halting building operations when in violation of the construction code, any permit or variance issued pursuant to the construction code, or other applicable law; (4) Preventing occupancy or use of a structure, when violations of the construction code, any permit or variance issued pursuant to the construction code, or other applicable law have occurred; or (5) Initiating criminal enforcement and the imposition of penalties or fees, or both, when authorized by the construction code or other applicable law. (2020, ord 20-61, sec 2.) 5-5-1 5-25 SUPP. 17 (1-2025)