(A) Penalty. The person commits an offense if the person violates the provisions of this chapter and shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine not to exceed $500. Each day in which a violation continues shall constitute a separate offense.
(B) Civil enforcement. If a building or other structure is erected, constructed, reconstructed, altered, repaired, converted or maintained, or if a building, other structure or land is used in violation of this chapter, the City Council may, in addition to other remedies, institute an appropriate civil action to prevent the unlawful erection, construction, reconstruction, alteration, repair, conversion, maintenance or use, to restrain, correct or abate the violation or to prevent the occupancy of the building, structure or land or prevent any illegal act, conduct, business or use on or about the premises. The city shall be entitled to recover its reasonable attorney's fees and expenses for prosecuting any action to a successful conclusion.
(Ord. 08-347, passed - -2008)