(a) Violations. Whoever violates or fails to comply with any provision of this Chapter is guilty of a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable by a fine of up to one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) and/or up to six months in jail. Each violation of or noncompliance with a section or subsection of this Chapter shall constitute a separate and distinct violation independent of any other section or subsection or any order issued pursuant to this Chapter. Each day of failure by any person, after notice and final order, to comply with any section or subsection shall constitute a separate violation.
(Ord. 7901-07. Passed 4-2-07.)
(Ord. 7901-07. Passed 4-2-07.)
(b) Application to Officers or Agents. Where the defendant is other than a natural person, subsection (a) hereof shall also apply to any agent, superintendent, officer, member or partner who, alone or with others, has charge, care or control of the premises.
(c) Equitable Remedies. The imposition of any penalty shall not preclude the Director of Law or Prosecutor from instituting an appropriate action or proceeding in a court of proper jurisdiction to prevent an unlawful repair or maintenance, to restrain, correct or abate a violation, to prevent the occupancy of a building, structure or premises or to require compliance with the provisions of this Code or other applicable laws, ordinances, rules or regulations or the orders or determinations of the Building Commissioner or the Board of Building Code Appeals.
(Ord. 4421-75. Passed 2-16-76)