(a) Interpretation. In interpreting and applying the provisions of this Title, said provisions shall be held to be the minimum requirements for the promotion of public health, safety, and general welfare.
(b) Penalties. All respective codes are hereby amended by deleting the sections pertaining to violations and penalties and amending to read as follows:
“It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to erect, construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, improve, remove, convert or demolish, equip, use, occupy, or maintain any building or structure in the City, or cause same to be done, contrary to or in violation of any of the provisions of this code.
Any person, firm, or corporation violating any of the provisions or failing to comply with any of the mandatory requirements of this code shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. Any person, firm, or corporation shall be guilty of a separate offense for each and every day during which any violation of any provision of this Code is committed, continued or permitted. Any violation of this code is a nuisance which may be abated pursuant to the provisions of this Code.”
A Notice of Pendency of Administrative Action or Proceeding may be filed in the County Recorder’s Office at the time of commencement of action or proceeding or at any time before final judgment or order. The County Clerk shall record and index the pendency of action in the name of each person specified in the action or proceedings. After all required work has been completed and approved, the Building Official shall cause to be recorded in the Office of the County Recorder a document terminating the above Notice.
In the event that any person, firm, or corporation shall fail, neglect or refuse to demolish, remove, abate or correct a structure or condition existing in violation of this Title upon his or her or its property after a civil court order or criminal conviction obtained pursuant to this Section, the City Council may order the building Official to demolish, remove, abate or correct the offending structure or condition. A statement of the cost of such work shall be transmitted to the City Council who shall cause the same to be paid and levied as a special assessment against the property.
(Am. Ord. 76, passed 5-5-1999)