The land owner of record shall be liable for any and all damages suffered as a result of violations of these regulations.
(a) Fine. 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 Building Official or other City department heads, or their representatives, and whoever interferes with, obstructs or hinders such Building Official while attempting to make a lawful inspection, shall be fined not more than two hundred fifty dollars ($250.00) for each offense. Each day any such violation of this chapter is committed, continued or permitted shall constitute a separate offense.
(b) Other Remedies. 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 restrain, correct or abate a violation; or to prevent the occupancy of a building, structure or premises; or to require compliance with the provisions of this chapter, or other applicable laws, ordinances, rules or regulations, or the orders or determination of the Building Official or the Board.
(Ord. 20-13. Passed 3-23-20.)