(a) It shall be unlawful to:
(1) Use or occupy any land or place; build, erect, alter, remodel, restore or rebuild thereon any building or structure; or permit any building or structure to remain on such land; or use, occupy, or operate such building or structure, in any way or for any use or purpose which is not permitted by the provisions of this Zoning Code; or
(2) Use or occupy any parcel of land or use or occupy a new building or make an enlargement or substitution or other change in the use or occupancy of any land or building without having received approval indicating compliance with the provisions of this Zoning Code from the Zoning Administrator; or
(3) Aid, assist, or participate with any person in placing, building, erecting, altering, remodeling, restoring or rebuilding any building or structure which is not permitted by the provisions of this Zoning Code; or
(4) Violate or fail to perform any condition, stipulation or safeguard set forth in any permit issued pursuant to this Zoning Code or continue to use or occupy the premises or building as previously authorized by such permit beyond the duration limit therein stated; or
(5) Fail to maintain any conditions, stipulations, or safeguards imposed by the Board of Zoning Appeals or the Planning Commission when a variance was granted or conditional use permit issued; or
(6) Continue construction, renovation, or improvements contrary to a stop work order or notice of violation; or
(7) Refuse to permit the Zoning Administrator to enter any premises in the City to investigate a reported violation of the provisions of this Zoning Code or refuse or fail to furnish to such Zoning Administrator a statement as to the number of persons occupying such premises; or
(8) Knowingly make any materially false statement of fact in an application to the Zoning Administrator for a permit or in the plans or specifications submitted to the Zoning Administrator in relation to such application.
(b) Any person, firm or corporation who violates this Zoning Code, or fails to comply with any of its requirements, shall, upon conviction thereof, be fined not more than five hundred dollars ($500.00), or imprisoned not more than six (6) months, or both, for each act or omission, and in addition, shall pay all costs and expenses involved in the case. Each day such violation continues after receipt of a violation notice shall be considered a separate offense. The owner or tenant of any building, structure, premises, or part thereof, and any architect, builder, contractor, agent, or other person who commits, participates in, assists in, or maintains such violation may each be found guilty of a separate offense and suffer the penalties herein provided.
(Ord. 20-2012. Passed 5-21-12.)