A. 
Any person convicted of violating any section or subsection of this chapter shall be subject to a minimum fine of two hundred fifty dollars ($250.) or a fine not exceeding two thousand dollars ($2,000.) or imprisonment for a term not exceeding ninety (90) days, or a period of community service not exceeding ninety (90) days. Any person convicted of violating any ordinance under this code may, in the discretion of the court by which he was convicted and in default of payment of any fine imposed therefor, be imprisoned for a term not exceeding ninety (90) days or required to perform community service for a period not exceeding ninety (90) days.
[Amended 12-19-1978 by Ord. No. 49-78; 9-4-1990 by Ord. No. 18-90; 12-1-15 by Ord. No. 54-2015]
B. 
(Reserved)[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: Former Subsection B, regarding fines to be paid directly to the court in lieu of a court appearance, as amended, was repealed 9-4-1990 by Ord. No. 18-90.
C. 
Meaning of "each violation." Each violation of a section or subsection of this code shall constitute a separate and distinct violation independent of any other section or subsection or any order issued pursuant to this code. Each day's failure to comply with any such section or subsection shall constitute a separate violation.
D. 
(Reserved)[2]
[2]
Editor's Note: Former Subsection D, regarding penalties for second violations, as amended, was repealed 9-4-1990 by Ord. No. 18-90.
E. 
Application to officers or agents. Where the defendant is other than a natural person or persons, § 156-95A shall also apply to any agent, superintendent, officer, member or partner who shall, alone or with others, have charge, care or control of the subject premises.
[Amended 9-4-1990 by Ord. No. 18-90]
F. 
Fine as a lien. In the event of the imposition of a fine or penalty by the Municipal Court or any other court of competent jurisdiction against the owner, operator or lessor of any building or structure in the city required to be registered, pursuant to § 156-88 herein, for violation of any city ordinance or any state law applicable to the city, the fine or penalty shall be collectible as a lien against the premises and, in addition thereto, shall be collectible pursuant to the procedures for appointment of a receiver as set forth in § 156-88 in addition to any other remedies now provided by law.
The repeal of any provision of any other ordinances by this code shall not affect any action for prosecution or abatement under any such ordinance or any notice, complaint or order issued by any officer or agency of the city prior to the effective date hereof or concerning which any prosecution or other steps of enforcement have been taken or are being taken within any administrative agency or in the Municipal Court for enforcement thereof.