(A) It shall be unlawful for any person to alter, relocate, remove or demolish any historic landmark or to do construction work on, relocate, remove or demolish any building, structure or improvement within a Historic District, or attempt to take any of these actions without complying with the provisions of this chapter. Persons violating any provision of this chapter other than mandatory advisory review shall also be subject to the institution of proceedings by the city to prevent, strain, abate or correct the violations of this chapter, including restoration of the building or structure and its site to its appearance prior to the violation if the appearance is integral to the significance of the site or structure as determined by the Commission. Any action to enforce this section shall be brought by the City Attorney, his or her designee or by designated representatives of the Building Department. This civil remedy shall be in addition to and not in lieu of any criminal prosecution and penalty contained in this section.
(B) If construction, alteration, relocation, removal or demolition of an eligible or designated historic landmark or of any building, structure or improvement located in a designated Historic District occurs without a permit or without proper authorization as set forth in this chapter, then the city may seek to revoke the license of the company, individual, principal owner, or its or his or her successor(s) interest in performing construction, alteration, relocation, removal or demolition for a period of one year.
(C) If demolition of a historic landmark occurs without a permit, the person causing the demolition shall, upon conviction, be guilty of a misdemeanor offense punishable by incarceration in the county jail for a term not to exceed six months.
(D) Any person violating any provision of this chapter shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine not to exceed $1,500. Each day during which any violation hereof is committed shall constitute a separate offense.
(Ord. 06-50, passed 11-28-2006)