The defendant was charged with two counts under the Building Code Act: constructing a basement entrance without a permit and failing to comply with an Order to Comply.
She was convicted and fined $5,000 total.
On appeal, the defendant raised numerous arguments including issues regarding service of the summons, necessity, officially induced error, applicability of the Building Code, new legislation, and claims of an unfair trial.
The appellate court dismissed all arguments as lacking merit and upheld the conviction.
The sentence appeal was adjourned pending the outcome of a new permit application or Committee of Adjustment application.
