§ 10-15. Violations.

(a)

Unlawful acts. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to erect, construct, alter, extend, repair, move, remove, demolish or occupy any building, structure or equipment regulated by this chapter, or cause same to be done, in conflict with or in violation of any of the provisions of this chapter.

(b)

Notice of violation. The building official is authorized to serve a notice of violation or order on the person responsible for the erection, construction, alteration, extension, repair, moving, removal, demolition or occupancy of a building or structure in violation of the provisions of this chapter, or in violation of a permit or certificate issued under the provisions of this chapter. Such order shall direct the discontinuance of the illegal action or condition and the abatement of the violation.

(c)

Prosecution of violation. If the notice of violation is not complied with promptly, the building official is authorized to request legal counsel of the city to institute the appropriate proceeding at law or in equity to restrain, correct or abate such violation, or to require the removal or termination of the unlawful occupancy of the building or structure in violation of such provisions of this chapter or of the order or direction made pursuant thereto.

(d)

Violation penalties. Any person who violates a provision of this Code or fails to comply with any of the requirements thereof or who erects, constructs, alters or repairs a building or structure in violation of the approved construction documents or directive of the building official, or of a permit or certificate issued under the provisions of this chapter, shall be subject to penalties prescribed by law.

(e)

Misdemeanor. Any person violating any of the provisions of this Code or other ordinances which are enforced by the building official shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor. Each such person shall be deemed guilty of a separate offense for each day or portion thereof during which any violation of any of the provisions of this Code is committed, continued or permitted. Each violation may be punishable by a fine not to exceed five hundred dollars ($500.00).

(Ord. No. 2018-06-21-0493 , § 1, 6-21-18)