Any use, occupation, building, or structure maintained contrary to the provisions of this chapter shall constitute a public nuisance. Any person violating any of the provisions of this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and may be prosecuted in a criminal misdemeanor action unless prosecuted in a civil administrative action pursuant to title 1, chapter 3, article 3 of this code. (1962 Code §§ 10-108, 10-865; amd. Ord. 73-O-1493, eff. 11-1-1973; Ord. 00-O-2356, eff. 11-3-2000)