[Amended 4-15-2010]
The Code Official, or his designee, is authorized to serve a notice of violation or order on the person responsible for the erection, construction, alteration, extension, repair. moving, removal, demolition, use 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 Code. Such order shall direct the discontinuance of the illegal action or condition and the abatement of the violation.
Any person who shall violate a provision of this chapter or who shall fail to comply with any of the requirements thereof or who shall erect, construct, alter or repair a building in violation of the approved construction documents or directive of the Code Official or of a permit or certificate issued under the provisions of this Code shall be responsible for a municipal civil infraction. Each day that a violation continues after due notice has been served shall be deemed a separate offense subject to the following penalties:
A. 
The following civil fines shall apply in the event of a determination of responsibility for a municipal civil infraction, unless a different fine is specified in connection with a particular section:
(1) 
First offense: The civil fine for a first offense violation shall be in the amount of $300, plus costs and other sanctions, for each offense.
(2) 
Repeat offense: The civil fine for any offense which is a repeat offense shall be in an amount of $500, plus costs and other sanctions for each offense.
B. 
In addition to ordering the defendant determined to be responsible for a municipal civil infraction to pay a civil fine, costs, damages and expenses, the Judge or Magistrate shall be authorized to issue any judgment, writ or order necessary to enforce or enjoin violation of the chapter.
C. 
Continuing offense. Each act of violation, and on each day upon which any such violation shall occur, shall constitute a separate offense.
D. 
Remedies not exclusive. In addition to any remedies provided for by the Code of Ordinances, any equitable or other remedies available may be sought.
E. 
The Judge or Magistrate shall be authorized to impose costs, damages and expenses provided by the law.
F. 
A municipal civil infraction shall not be a lesser-included offense of a criminal offense or of an ordinance violation which is not a civil infraction.