(A) It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, or corporation to erect, construct, alter, extend, repair, remove, demolish, use or occupy any building or structure or equipment regulated by this chapter or cause same to be done, contrary to, or in conflict with, or in violation of any of the provisions of this chapter.
(B) When an inspector determines that a violation of this chapter exists, he or she shall cause a notice of such violation to be posted in a conspicuous place near the main entrance of such building. The notice shall be at least nine inches in height and 14 inches in width and at the top thereof in large letters shall state “NOTICE OF VIOLATION”. The text of the notice shall contain a reference to the provision of this chapter violated, direct the discontinuance of the illegal action or conditions and the abatement of the violated and may contain such other information respecting the nature of the violation as the inspector deems advisable. A copy of said notice shall also be either personally served or sent by certified mail, return receipt requested, addressee only, to the person responsible for said violation.
(C) If the notice of violation is not corrected within three days of service, the inspector 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 use of the building or structure in violation of the provisions of this chapter or of the order or direction made pursuant thereto.
D) A person, firm, or corporation licensed or registered by the state or a subdivision thereof to do work regulated by this chapter or to render professional architectural or engineering service in connection therewith, who violates the law or ordinance under which licensed or registered, or who violated this chapter while carrying out such work or rendering service in connection therewith, shall be reported by the inspector to the proper licensing authority.
(E) Upon removal of the cause of the violation for which the notice is posted, the inspector shall forthwith remove the notice. Any other person removing any such notice or defacing such notice is guilty of a petty offense and shall be fined as provided in § 151.99.
(Ord. 309, passed 1-17-83; Am. Ord. 1885, passed 2-20-17) Penalty, see § 151.99