§ 95.99 PENALTY.

   (A)   Any person violating any provision of this chapter for which no specific penalty is prescribed shall be subject to Chapter 11, § 11.01 of this code.

   (B)   (1)   Any person who violates §§ 95.20 through 95.30 shall be subject to a civil penalty of $100 for each offense. Each 30 days that the violation continues shall constitute a separate and distinct offense. In the event that it is necessary for the town to institute a civil action to collect the penalty, the violator shall be responsible for all court costs and attorneys' fees incurred by the town.

      (2)   The town shall make written demand for payment of the penalty assessed upon the person in violation and shall set forth a description of the violation for which the penalty has been imposed. If payment is not received within ten days after demand for payment is made, the town may recover the penalty, and all subsequently accruing penalties, in a civil action.

      (3)   The Building Inspector may declare any rental residential dwelling unit that is in violation of §§ 95.20 through 95.30 unfit for habitation.

      (4)   Notwithstanding divisions (B)(1) and (2) above, §§ 95.20 through 95.30 may also be enforced by appropriate equitable remedies issuing from a court of competent jurisdiction.

(Ord. passed 12-9-2003)