In case any building or structure is erected,
constructed, altered, repaired, converted or maintained or any building,
structure or land is used in violation of this chapter, the proper
local authorities, as contained herein, or an interested party may
institute any appropriate action or proceedings to prevent such unlawful
erection, construction, reconstruction, alteration, repair, conversion,
maintenance or use to restrain, correct or abate such violation, to
prevent the occupancy of said building, structure or land or to prevent
any illegal act, conduct, business or use in or about such premises.
Each and every day such violation continues after the expiration of
an abatement notice or after initial construction, as the case may
be, shall be deemed a separate and distinct violation.
The owner or user of any building or structure, lot or land or part thereof where anything in violation of this chapter shall be placed or shall exist and any architect, builder, contractor, agent, person or corporation employed in connection therewith and who assists in the commission of such violation shall each be guilty of a separate misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall each be liable for a penalty as set forth in Chapter
1, General Provisions, Article
I.