(a) Whoever violates any provision of this chapter, or any effective rule or regulation promulgated hereunder, or fails to comply therewith or with any written notice or written order issued hereunder, or whoever refuses to permit lawful entry by the City or their representatives, and whoever interferes with, obstructs or hinders such attempt to make a lawful inspection or repair, shall be fined not more than three hundred dollars ($300.00) for each offense. Each day such violation of this chapter is committed, continued or permitted shall constitute a separate offense.
(b) The imposition of any penalty shall not preclude the Law Director from instituting an appropriate action or proceeding in a court of proper jurisdiction to prevent an unlawful repair or maintenance; or to correct or abate a violation, or to prevent the compliance with the provisions of this chapter, or other applicable laws, ordinances, rules or regulations, or the orders or determinations of the Building Official or the Board.
(Ord. 17-28. Passed 7-10-17.)