(A) Violation of the provisions of this chapter or failure to comply with any of its requirements, including violations of conditions and safeguards established in connection with the grant of variances or conditional uses or any of the requirements for conditions imposed by the City Council shall constitute a misdemeanor. Any person who violates this chapter or fails to comply with any of its requirements shall upon conviction thereof be fined not more than $500 for each offense or imprisoned not more than six months, or both, and in addition shall pay all costs and expenses involved in the case. Each day such violation continues shall be considered a separate offense and be punishable as such.
(M.C.A. § 76-2-315)
(B) The owner or tenant of any building, structure, premises or part thereof, and any architect, builder, contractor, agent or other person who commits, participates in, assists or maintains such violation may be found guilty of a separate offense and suffer the penalties specified above.
(C) Nothing set forth in this section or § 153.15 shall prevent the city from taking other lawful action as is necessary to prevent or remedy any violation.
(Ord. 2007-03, passed 1-14-2008)