It shall be unlawful for a person, firm or corporation to violate,
be in conflict with, be in violation of, or allow a building, structure
or premises under their ownership or control to be in violation of,
any of the provisions of this code.
In the event of a violation of this code, the code official may serve a notice of violation or order in accordance with Article VII.
A.
Any person who violates this code or fails to comply therewith, or fails to comply with a notice of violation or order served in accordance with Article VII by the date on which such violation or noncompliance was to be cured, shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor. Unless otherwise specified in the particular section violated, the penalty for such violation shall be a fine in any sum not exceeding $500 or imprisonment not exceeding three months, or both. The violation shall be deemed a strict liability offense. Each day that a violation continues after the said date for compliance shall be deemed a separate offense.
B.
The City may 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 or premises in violation of the provisions of this code or of the order or direction made pursuant thereto. The costs and expenses of any remedial action taken by the City on such premises may be recovered as provided in Article XII of this Code.
The imposition of the penalties herein prescribed shall not
preclude the legal officer of the City 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.
