(A) Unlawful acts. It shall be unlawful for any owner/party of interest to be in violation of any of the provisions of this code.
(B) Notice of violation. Notice of violations or orders shall be served in accordance with § 95.007 of this Code.
(C) Prosecution of violation. Any owner/party of interest failing to comply with a notice of violation or order served in accordance with § 95.007 of this code shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor or civil infraction as determined by the city and the violation shall be deemed a strict liability offense. If the notice of violation is not complied with, the city may institute the appropriate proceeding at law or in equity to restrain, correct or abate such violation. Any action taken by the authority having jurisdiction on such premises shall be charged against the real estate upon which the structure is located and shall be a lien upon such real estate.
(D) Violation penalties. Any owner/party of interest, who shall violate a provision of this code, or fail to comply therewith, or with any of the requirements thereof, shall be prosecuted within the limits provided by state or local laws. Each day that a violation continues after due notice has been served may be deemed a separate offense.
(E) Abatement of violation. The imposition of the penalties herein prescribed shall not preclude the city from instituting appropriate action to restrain, correct or abate a violation or to stop an illegal act.
(Ord. 17-016, passed
7-11-2017)