(A) Complaints regarding violations. Whenever a violation of this appendix occurs, or is alleged to have occurred, any person may file a written complaint. Such complaint stating fully the causes and basis thereof shall be filed with the inspecting officer. He or she shall record properly such complaint, immediately investigate it, and take action thereon, as provided by this appendix.
(70.90.10)
(B) Penalties for violations.
(1) Violation of the provisions of this appendix or failure to comply with any of their requirements (including violations of conditions and safeguards established in connection with grants of variances or conditional use permits) shall constitute a misdemeanor. Any person, firm, or corporation who violates or refuses to comply with any of the provisions of this appendix shall be fined not less than $5 nor more than $19.50, including costs for each offense. Each day such violation continues shall be considered a separate offense.
(2) The owner or tenant of any building, structure, premises, or part thereof, and any architect, builder, contractor, agent, or other person who commits, participates in, assists in, or maintains such violation may each be found guilty of a separate offense and suffer the penalties herein provided.
(3) Nothing herein contained shall prevent the city from taking such other lawful action as is necessary to prevent or remedy any violation.
(70.90.20)
(Prior Code, Appendix B, § 70.90) (Ord. 702, passed 3-15-1971)