(a) Unlawful Acts. It shall be unlawful for a person, firm or corporation to be in conflict with or in violation of any of the provisions of this section or the 2012 International Property Maintenance Code.
(b) Prosecution of Violation. If a person, firm or corporation to whom a Notice of Violation has been served as provided in Section 107 of the 2012 International Property Maintenance Code does not bring the property into compliance with the provisions of this code by the deadline established in the Notice of Violation or granted deadline extension, if any, such person shall be guilty of violation of this code and subject to the penalties set forth in Section 1355.99(d). If the Notice of Violation is not complied with, the Code Enforcement Officer, the Fire Chief, City Law Director or other designated Code official may institute the appropriate proceeding at law or in equity (including action for injunctive relief) to restrain, correct or abate such violation, or to require the removal or termination of the unlawful occupancy or use of the premises or structure in violation of the provisions of this code or of the order or direction made pursuant thereto.
(c) Repeat Offenders. If a person, firm or corporation to whom a Notice of Violation has been served as provided in Section 107 of the 2012 International Property Maintenance Code is in violation of the International Property Maintenance Code for the same violation at the same property within two years from the original notice of violation, the Notice of Violation procedures outlined in Section 107 of the 2012 International Property Maintenance Code and incorporated herein shall be waived and criminal prosecution may immediately commence as set forth in division (b) and (d) hereof.
(d) Violation Penalties. Failure to correct the conditions set forth in the Notice of Violation within the time allowed in such Notice or any extension to such Notice shall constitute a criminal misdemeanor offense. Upon conviction of such violation, the responsible person or party shall be fined not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) or imprisoned for not more than 180 days, or both. Each day such violation continues shall be deemed a separate offense. Any other person who commits, participates in or assists in the continuation of such violation may each be found guilty of a separate offense and suffer the penalties provided herein.
(e) General Penalty. The imposition of the penalties herein prescribed shall not preclude the Code Enforcement Officer, the Fire Chief, City Law Director or other designated Code official from instituting appropriate action to restrain, correct or abate a violation, or to prevent illegal occupancy of a building, structure or premises, or to stop an illegal act, conduct, business or utilization of the building, structure or premises. (Ord. 53-2023. Passed 2-20-24.)