(A) Any person who shall violate any of the provisions of the code hereby adopted or who shall fail to comply with any judicial warrant, lawful order, or regulation made thereunder or who builds in violation of any specifications or plans submitted and approved thereunder or any permit issued thereunder, shall be guilty of a Class 3 misdemeanor. Each day that such violation continues shall constitute a separate offense. In the name of Davie County, the Fire Marshal's Office and/or County Development Services Office, through the County Attorney, may obtain a court order to enjoin the construction or erection of any facility, building, or structure which does not conform to the provisions of the code.
(B) This code may be enforced by any of the remedies set forth in G.S. § 153A-123, in addition to others specifically set out herein or in the Fire, Rescue and Protection Code of the county.
(C) Any person who violates any of the provisions of this code shall be subject to a civil penalty, as set forth in the Fees, Cost, and Penalties Schedule of this chapter, for each violation in the amount established by ordinance of the Board of County Commissioners. Said civil penalty schedule shall be filed with the Clerk to the Board of County Commissioners and on the county website for public inspection. Each day of violation shall constitute a separate and distinct offense.
(D) Civil penalties must be paid within 30 days after a citation has been issued by the Fire Marshal's Office for a violation and are authorized to issue written citations in the name of Davie County for violations.
(E) If any person shall unlawfully and willfully violate this chapter or chapter or any provision thereof, he or she shall be guilty of a Class 3 misdemeanor and shall be fined as provided by G.S. § 15A-1340.23.
(Ord. passed 5-3-2021; Ord. passed 2-5-2024)