[R.O. 1996 § 515.200; Ord. No. 4517 § 2, 11-3-2014]
It shall be unlawful for a person, firm or corporation to be in conflict with or in violation of any of the provisions of Chapter 515, and any violation of said Chapter is declared and shall also constitute a nuisance pursuant to Section 245.060.
[R.O. 1996 § 515.210; Ord. No. 4517 § 2, 11-3-2014]
The Code Official shall serve a notice of violation or order in accordance with Article VI of this Chapter.
[R.O. 1996 § 515.220; Ord. No. 4517 § 2, 11-3-2014]
If the notice of violation is not complied with, the Code Official shall institute the appropriate proceeding pursuant to this Chapter, City ordinances and at law or in equity to punish, restrain, correct or abate such violation, or to require the removal or termination of the unlawful occupancy of the structure in violation of the provisions of this Chapter or of the order or direction made pursuant thereto. All other violations of this Chapter may be forwarded to the City Prosecuting Attorney for consideration of filing charges.
[R.O. 1996 § 515.230; Ord. No. 4517 § 2, 11-3-2014; Ord. No. 4637 § 9, 12-19-2016]
Any person who shall violate a provision of Chapter 515 or fail to comply therewith, or with any of the requirements thereof, in addition to any other remedy or action available to the City or Code Official, shall be punished, upon conviction, pursuant to Section 100.080(C) of the Blue Springs Code of Ordinances. Each day that a violation continues after due notice has been served shall be deemed a separate offense.
[R.O. 1996 § 515.240; Ord. No. 4517 § 2, 11-3-2014]
The imposition of the penalties herein prescribed shall not preclude the Code Official or legal officer of the jurisdiction from instituting appropriate action to restrain, correct or abate a violation, abate a violation pursuant to Sections 245.060 through 245.150 and Section 245.270 herein and this Chapter, or to prevent illegal occupancy of a building, structure or premises, or to stop an illegal act, conduct, business or utilization of the building, structure or premises.
[R.O. 1996 § 515.250; Ord. No. 4517 § 2, 11-3-2014]
Upon receipt of an application from the person required to conform to the order and by agreement of such person to comply with the order if allowed additional time, the Code Official may grant an extension of time, not to exceed an additional one hundred twenty (120) days, within which to complete said repair, rehabilitation or demolition, if the Code Official determines that such an extension of time will not create or perpetuate a situation imminently dangerous to life or property. The Code Official's authority to extend time is limited to the physical repair, rehabilitation or demolition of the premises.