1. Violations and Penalties. Any person who shall dispose of or transfer any lot or lots within the area of jurisdiction of this ordinance, until the plat thereof has been approved, and recorded as required by law (Iowa Code Chapter 354 and 355) shall forfeit and pay $100.00 for each lot or part of lot transferred or disposed of. Nothing contained herein shall in any way limit the City’s right to any other remedies available to the City for the enforcement of this ordinance.
2. Other Legal Remedies. In addition to the penalties described above, the City Council or other proper local authorities of the City, as well as any owner of real estate within the jurisdiction of the City affected by the regulations, may institute any appropriate action or proceedings to prevent any unlawful erection, construction, reconstruction, alteration, repair, conversion, maintenance or use, to restrain, correct or abate such violation, to prevent the occupancy of said building, structure or land, or to prevent any illegal act, conduct, business or use in or about said premises.
(Ch. 177 - Ord. 2137 – Sep. 08 Supp.)
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