A. Violations and Legal Actions. If, after investigation, the planning director or designee finds that any provision of this chapter is being violated, the planning director or designee shall give notice by hand delivery or by certified mail, return receipt requested, of such violation to the owner and/or occupant of such premises, demanding that the violation be abated within 30 days of the date of hand delivery or of the date of mailing of the notice. The Planning Department Staff shall be available to assist in working with the violator to correct said violation. If the violation is not abated within the 30-day period, the planning director or designee may institute actions and proceedings, either legal or equitable, to enjoin, restrain or abate any violations of this chapter and to collect penalties for such violations.
B. Penalties. A violation of this chapter, or any provision thereof, shall be punishable by a civil penalty of $75.00 per day and each day of violation after the expiration of the 30-day period shall constitute a separate offense for the purpose of calculating the civil penalty. (Exhibit. A)