(A) It is an offense for a person, firm, company, or corporation to violate, disobey, omit, neglect or refuse to comply with or resist the enforcement of any of the provisions of this chapter. Each day that a violation is permitted to exist shall constitute a separate offense.
(B) An offense under division (A) is a Class C Misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not more than $2,000 for each offense.
(C) It is a defense to prosecution for a violation of the buffer zone requirement in § 115.043 of this chapter if the defendant presents a written determination from the Director stating that the application is in compliance with the ordinances of the city.
(D) It is a defense to prosecution for a violation of this chapter if a defendant presents a variance from the City Council providing relief from the requirement of this chapter for which the defendant is being prosecuted.
(Ord. OR-1969-15, passed 9-28-15)