The city shall have the power to administer and enforce the provisions of this chapter as may be required by governing law. Any property owner violating any provision of this chapter is subject to suit for injunctive relief as well as prosecution for criminal violations, and each day upon which a violation occurs or continues shall constitute a separate violation.
(A) Any property owner violating any provision of this chapter shall, upon conviction, be fined a sum not exceeding $500 plus associated court costs. Each day that a provision of this chapter is violated shall constitute a separate offense. An offense under this chapter is a Class C misdemeanor.
(B) In the event work is not being performed in accordance with this chapter, the city shall issue a stop work order and all work shall immediately cease. No further work shall be undertaken on the project while a stop work order is in effect.
(C) Nothing in this chapter shall be construed as a waiver of the city’s right to bring a civil action to enforce the provisions of this chapter and to seek remedies as allowed by law, including, but not limited to the following:
(1) Injunctive relief;
(2) Monetary damages; and
(3) Other relief as directed by a court with jurisdiction over the matter.
(Ord. 220712A, passed 7-12-2022)