(A) Any person violating any of the provisions of this chapter, except as otherwise provided under this chapter, is guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction thereof shall be punishable by a fine of not more than $500, or by imprisonment for a period of not more than six months, or by both such fine and imprisonment, as provided in § 1-4-1 of this code.
(B) Where any work is done or materials purchased by the city in performing any of the acts required by this chapter after failure of the owner or occupant of the abutting property to do so upon demand, the cost thereof may be recovered from such owner or occupant by civil action. The bringing of such action shall not prevent a criminal prosecution for the same act or omission.
(Ord. 293, passed 1-23-1986)