Violations of the State Construction Code and/or Act are municipal civil infractions related to the use or occupancy of land, with violations punishable by a civil fine of up to $500 plus costs, all of which shall be established and enforceable as provided in Act No. 12 of the Public Acts of 1994, as amended, and may be enforced by the village with the same power and authority it possesses for violations of village ordinances, with the village to retain any fines imposed upon a finding of responsibility. In addition, a person determined to be responsible shall pay damages and expenses incurred by the village in responding to a violation, including any costs in securing or placing a structure or property in a safe condition. Each occurrence of a violation of the State Construction Code and/or Act, and each day a violation exists, shall constitute a separate offense. Violations of the State Construction Code and/or Act are considered to be a nuisance per se, with such violations and correction of any conditions resulting from violations, subject to abatement by, and injunctive or other appropriate order of a court of competent jurisdiction. Violations of the State Construction Code and/or Act subject the violator to village enforcement through one or more of the remedies provided in this section, and the election by the village to pursue one form of remedy does not waive or restrict the village's option to pursue other remedies at the same or later time.
(Ord. 31.23, passed 3-28-05)