(a) Unlawful Acts. It shall be unlawful for any owner to maintain, or allow to be maintained, any building, dwelling, structure or premises in conflict with, or in violation of, any of the provisions of this code. It shall be unlawful for any person to violate any provision of this code.
(b) Notice of Violation. The Code Official shall serve a notice of violation order in accordance with Section 1466.07.
(c) Prosecution of Violation. Any person failing to comply with a notice of violation or order served in accordance with Section 1466.07 shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor of the fourth degree and shall not be fined more than two hundred fifty dollars ($250.00) or imprisoned not more than 30 days, or both, and the violation shall be deemed a strict liability offense. If the notice of violation is not complied with, the Code Official shall institute the appropriate proceeding at law or in equity to restrain, correct or abate such violation, or to require the removal or termination of the unlawful occupancy of the structure in violation of the provisions of this code or of the order or direction made pursuant thereto. Any action taken by the authority having jurisdiction on such premises shall be charged against the real estate upon which the structure is located and shall be certified to the County Auditor for collection the same as other taxes and assessments are collected.
(d) Violation Penalties. Whoever violates this code is guilty of a misdemeanor of the fourth degree and shall not be fined more than two hundred fifty dollars ($250.00) or imprisoned not more than 30 days or both, and the violation shall be deemed a strict liability offense. An offense shall be committed each day during or on which a violation occurs and continues.
(e) Abatement of Violation. The imposition of the penalties herein prescribed shall not preclude the legal officer of the jurisdiction 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.
(f) Informal Resolution of Violation. The Code Official may, at his or her discretion, attempt to informally resolve violations or suspected violations of this code without issuing the notices and orders in the manner prescribed in the manner prescribed below. The Code Official shall be encouraged to utilize this procedure to the extent practical to achieve compliance with the code. (Ord. 31-07. Passed 10-23-07.)