(A) In addition to all penalties otherwise provided by this code or other applicable law, in the event of a demolition, new construction or alteration in violation of this chapter, building, zoning and/or use permits may be denied for the affected property for a period not to exceed five years. The Commission shall recommend the extent of said penalty to the City Council, and the penalty shall be reviewed and determined by a majority vote of the City Council.
(B) Any structure on a designated property which is the subject of an outstanding order to abate a substandard condition pursuant to the City Building Code, is hereby declared to be a nuisance. With respect to any such structure, or any structure on a designated property which has been otherwise declared a nuisance under city building regulations, any person aggrieved by such a nuisance may bring an independent civil action against the owner of the designated property for all appropriate relief, including damages, costs and attorneys’ fees. Every day of such interference is a separate and distinct nuisance.
(Ord. 607-C.S., passed 3-19-96; Am. Ord. 715-C.S., passed 11-27-07; Am. Ord. 791-C.S., passed 12-4-12) Penalty, see § 150.999