(a) Any owner of any building or premises, or part thereof, who violates the terms of this chapter, or any architect, builder or contractor who assists in the commission of any such violation, or any person who fails to comply with an order of the Architectural Board of Review, shall, for each violation or failure to comply, be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor of the third degree, which shall be punishable by a fine of up to five hundred dollars ($500.00) and a jail sentence of up to sixty days, or both. Each day such violation or failure to comply exists shall constitute a separate offense.
(b) In lieu of or in addition to prosecution for any criminal violation authorized by subsection (a) hereof, the Law Director may, at the direction of the Mayor, institute an appropriate action or proceeding in a court of proper jurisdiction to prevent an unlawful condition; to restrain, correct or abate a violation; to prevent the occupancy of buildings, structures or premises which violate this chapter; or to require compliance with this chapter or other applicable laws, ordinances, rules or regulations, or the orders of the Architectural Board of Review.
(Ord. 2000-110. Passed 4-11-00.)