It shall be unlawful for a person, firm or corporation to be
in conflict with or in violation of any of the provisions of this
code.
The
code official shall serve a notice of violation or order in accordance with Section
111.4.
Any person failing to comply with a notice of violation or order served in accordance with Section
111.4 shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor or civil infraction as determined by the local municipality, and the violation shall be deemed a
strict liability offense. If the notice of violation is not complied with, the
code
official shall 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
structure in violation of the provisions
of this code or of the order or direction made pursuant thereto. Any
action taken by the authority having jurisdiction on such
premises shall be charged against the real estate upon which
the
structure is located and shall be a lien upon
such real estate.
Any person who shall violate a provision of this code, or fail
to comply therewith, or with any of the requirements thereof, shall
be prosecuted within the limits provided by state or local laws. Each
day that a violation continues after due notice has been served shall
be deemed a separate offense.
109.4.1 Penalty. Any person, firm, or corporation who shall
violate any provision of this code shall, upon conviction thereof,
be subject to a fine of not less than $300.00 nor more than $1,000.00
or imprisonment for a term not to exceed 30 days, or both, at the
discretion of the court. Each day that a violation continues after
due notice has been served, in accordance with the terms and provisions
hereof, shall be deemed a separate offense.
The imposition of the penalties herein prescribed shall not
preclude the legal officer of the jurisdiction from instituting appropriate
action to restrain, correct or abate a violation, 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.