(A) The violation of any provision of this chapter shall constitute a misdemeanor, as provided by G.S. § 14-4.
(B) In addition to or in lieu of the other remedies provided by this chapter, any owner of a nonresidential building or structure that fails to comply with an order of the Inspector within the time specified therein, shall be subject to a civil penalty in the amount of $50 for the first offense, $100 for the second offense in the calendar year, and $250 for the third and subsequent offenses in the calendar year. Each subsequent offense after the third will be subject to a civil penalty of $250. Each 30-day period or part thereof in which a violation is allowed to persist will constitute a separate and distinct offense.
(Ord. 2008-09-02, passed 9-2-08)