(A) Enforcement. The City Manager may in the name of the city take any appropriate actions or proceedings to enforce this chapter. These actions may include, but are not limited to:
(1) Conduct periodic inspections of buildings, structures, and use of land to determine compliance with terms of this chapter;
(2) Notify, in writing, any person responsible for violating a provision of this chapter, indicating the nature of the violation and ordering the action necessary to correct it and a time frame for compliance;
(3) Order discontinuance of illegal use of land, buildings, or structures; order removal of illegal buildings, structures, additions or alteration; order discontinuance of illegal work being done; or take any other legal action as may be necessary to ensure compliance with or to prevent violation of its provisions, including cooperation with the City Attorney in the prosecution of complaints; and
(4) The City Manager has the authority to issue stop work orders of any and all site improvement activities when and where a violation of the provisions of this chapter has been documented.
(B) Penalties. The City Manager may institute in the name of the city any appropriate legal actions or proceedings against a violator of this chapter. Any person who violates, fails to comply with or assists, directs or permits the violation of any provision of this chapter or who knowingly makes or submits any false statement or document in connection with any application or procedure required by this chapter is guilty of a misdemeanor. Any person who violates, fails to comply with or assists, directs or permits the violation of any performance standard of this chapter must reimburse the city or its agent for the actual cost of the tests, measurements or other procedures necessary to demonstrate such violation.
(Ord. 2024-1304, passed 7-29-24)