(a) Any person who violates any provision of this Code shall be guilty of a misdemeanor of the fourth degree on a first offense. If the offender has previously been convicted of a violation of this section, a violation is a misdemeanor of the third degree. If the offender has previously been convicted of two violations of this section, a violation is a misdemeanor of the second degree. If the offender has previously been convicted of three or more violations of this section, a violation is a misdemeanor of the first degree. Each day such violation occurs or continues shall constitute a separate offense.
(b) Any person who violates any provision of this Code which results in damage to property, injury to person or substantial risk of harm, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor of the first degree. Each day such violation occurs or continues shall constitute a separate offense.
(c) The imposition of any penalty shall not preclude the Director of Law from instituting an appropriate action or proceeding in a court of proper jurisdiction to prevent an unlawful repair or maintenance; or to restrain, correct or abate a violation, or to prevent the occupancy of a building, structure or premises, or to require compliance with the provisions of this Code, or other applicable laws, ordinances, rules or regulations, or the orders or determinations of the Building Commissioner, the Mayor, the Board of Zoning Appeals and Board of Building Standards and Building Appeals.
(Ord. 04-2022. Passed 3-7-22.)