§ 331-138. Site work and construction activity.

No site clearing, excavation or other similar activity in preparation for construction shall be permitted until and unless a permit or approval for such activity has been issued by the appropriate City agency or official and any required bond has been posted therefor. Once construction has been started, it shall be diligently prosecuted to completion. In the event that construction is halted or unreasonably delayed and, in the opinion of the Building Official, such halt or delay may create a safety or health hazard or an adverse impact on the environment or the neighborhood in which it is located, said Building Official may order a termination of construction activities on the site and the immediate restoration of the site to a safe, healthful, and attractive condition.