(A) Violations of the provisions of this chapter are misdemeanors and upon conviction thereof are punishable in accordance with the laws of the State of Minnesota. The city may, at its discretion, charge violations of this chapter as petty misdemeanors in which case punishment upon conviction shall be in accordance with the laws of the State of Minnesota for petty misdemeanors. The city may institute actions in equity or at law to enjoin or abate violations and each day a violation exists constitutes a separate offense. All violations of this chapter are nuisances and prosecutable as such and/or subject to injunction or abatement in an appropriate civil action.
(B) The Building Official or any such other official as may be designated by City Council resolution is vested with the authority to enforce the provisions of this chapter. Institution of enforcement as misdemeanor or petty misdemeanor shall not preclude subsequent actions at law or in equity.
(Ord. 497, passed 8-10-15; Am. Ord. 531, passed 3-25-19)