(a) Any person who violates any provision of this chapter other than those which are felonies under state law, is guilty of a misdemeanor of the first degree. Each violation must be treated separately. When a violation is a continuing one, each day of the violation constitutes a separate offense.
(b) This chapter may be enforced by the City in a criminal proceeding without issuing a prior notice of violation other than the notice required under the Ohio Rules of Criminal Procedure. This chapter may also be enforced through orders issued by the Fire Chief or his or her designee, and any such order may provide a time period in which compliance is required and a date by which compliance is required. Except in an emergency, any order issued may be appealed to the Cleveland Board of Building Standards and Building Appeals within thirty (30) days after issuance of the order. The filing of an appeal shall not constitute an automatic stay of the order. The City may also bring a civil collection and/or civil penalty and/or injunction action to enforce the provisions of this chapter.
(Ord. No. 1253-07. Passed 11-19-07, eff. 11-21-07)