(a) Unlawful Action. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation whether as owner, lessee, sub-lessee or occupant to erect, construct, enlarge, alter, repair, improve, remove, convert, demolish, equip, use, occupy or maintain any one, two or three family dwelling, structure or occupancy or to cause or permit the same to be done, contrary to or in violation of any provision of this code.
(b) Violations. It is hereby declared that any violation of this code constitutes a public nuisance, and in addition to any other remedies provided by this code for its enforcement, the City may bring civil suit to enjoin the violation of any of the provisions of this code.
(c) Partial Invalidity. If for any reason any one or more sections, sentences, clauses or parts of this code are held invalid, such judgment shall not affect, impair or invalidate the remaining provisions.
(Ord. 7215-00. Passed 3-6-00.)
(Ord. 7215-00. Passed 3-6-00.)
(d) Penalty. Any person, firm or corporation violating any of the provisions of this code or any rule or regulation promulgated hereunder, or who fails to comply with any written notice or written order issued hereunder, or who refuses to permit entry by the building official or his duly authorized representatives at a reasonable hour, and whoever interferes with, obstructs or hinders such building official while attempting to make an inspection or to enforce the provisions of this code shall be guilty of a misdemeanor of the first degree and, upon conviction thereof, shall be fined not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) nor imprisoned for a period exceeding six (6) months for each offense. Each day such a violation occurs or continues to occur shall be deemed a separate offense.
(Ord. 7668-04. Passed 1-3-05.)