A. Violations: Any structure upon which construction is started, or any structure which is altered, enlarged or repaired, or any use of land which is begun or changed after enactment of this chapter, and which is in violation of any of its provisions, may be declared a nuisance. Any court of competent jurisdiction may order such nuisance abated and the owner or agent in charge of such building or premises shall be adjudged guilty of maintaining a nuisance. Any person who violates any provision of this chapter, the owner of any structure or land or part thereof, and any person, architect, builder, contractor, plumber or agent employed in connection therewith, who has assisted knowingly in the commission of any such violation, shall be guilty of a separate offense, and upon conviction thereof, be liable to the penalties herein provided.
B. Penalties: Any person violating any provisions of this chapter shall, upon conviction, be punished as provided in title 1, chapter 3 of this code. Each day that a violation is wilfully permitted to exist shall constitute a separate offense. The imposition of any sentence shall not exempt the offender from compliance with the requirements of this chapter. (Ord. 256, 4-11-1978)