(A) A violation of any provision of this Title, including failure to secure a required permit, certificate of occupancy, or other form of development approval, or failure to satisfy any condition imposed in connection with the approval of a special use or variation shall constitute a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of no less than five dollars ($5.00), and no more than five hundred dollars ($500.00). The Building Official shall have the power to issue citations for violations of this Title.
(B) The Building Official may initiate judicial proceedings to remedy or correct any violation of this Title.
(C) If the violator does not pay a fine imposed in accordance with this Chapter within the prescribed time period, then the City may institute a civil action in the nature of debt to recover the amount owed.
(D) In any case where any structure is erected, constructed, reconstructed, altered, repaired, converted or maintained, or any structure or land is used in violation of this Title or of any other Title or lawful regulation, the Building Official, with the assistance of other proper authorities of the City, in addition to the remedies herein provided, may in the name of the City of Dixon institute any appropriate action or proceed to prevent such unlawful erection, construction, alteration, repair, conversion, maintenance or use or to impose a penalty for such violation, or to restrain, correct or abate such violation in order to prevent the occupancy of said structure or land contrary to the provisions hereof, or to prevent any illegal act, conduct, business or use in or about such premises.
(E) Each day of a continuing violation of this Title shall constitute a separate violation subject to the penalties and remedies set forth in this Chapter 16. (Ord. 1973, 1-6-1997)