(a) Violation. The Building Official shall promptly examine or cause to be examined every alleged violation of this chapter and, if such violation exists, shall immediately give written notice of such violation, directing the owner, lessee, tenant or person responsible for such violation to make such changes, alterations or repairs as shall satisfy the requirements of this chapter. If necessary to secure compliance, the Building Official may further cause the prosecution of the person or persons responsible for such violation.
(b) Appeals. Within ten (10) days of receipt of a Notice of Violation from the Building Official, the owner, tenant, lessee or person responsible may file a Notice of Appeal of such determination with the Building Official. Upon receipt of such Notice of Appeal, the Building Official shall refer the matter to the Planning and Zoning Commission which shall hear the matter within sixty (60) days of receipt of such appeal by the Building Official. The Planning and Zoning Commission shall have the authority to affirm, modify or reverse the determination of the Building Official regarding the existence of violations. The decision of the Commission shall be final.
(c) Penalty. Any person, firm, entity or corporation, including, but not limited to the owner of the property, his or her agents, and assigns, occupants, property manager, and any contractor or subcontractor, who violates or fails to comply with any provision of this chapter is guilty of a misdemeanor of the third degree and shall be fined no more than five hundred dollars ($500.00) or imprisoned for no more than sixty (60) days, or both, for each offense. A separate offense shall be deemed committed each day during or on which a violation or noncompliance occurs or continues.
(Ord. 2016-23. Passed 10-10-16.)