(A) After the expiration of the time granted by the Planning and Zoning Board for the repair, removal, demolition of a building, or the relocation of occupants of a building, whichever is applicable, the city will either:
(1) Refer the property owner to municipal court for criminal prosecution;
(2) Vacate occupants, secure, remove, or demolish the building, or relocate the occupants, whichever is applicable, and assess the expenses against the property on which the building is located;
(3) Repair the building and assess the expenses on the land on which the building stands or to which it is attached; or
(4) Assess a civil penalty against the property owner for failure to repair, remove, or demolish the building.
(B) The Planning and Zoning Board by order, may assess and recover a civil penalty against the property owner in an amount not to exceed $1,000 per day for each violation or, if the owner shows that the property is the owner's lawful homestead, in an amount not to exceed $10 per day for each violation, if the city proves:
(1) The property owner was notified of the requirements of this chapter and the owner's need to comply with the requirements; and
(2) After notification, the property owner committed an act in violation of this chapter or failed to take an action necessary for compliance with this subchapter.
(Ord. 2017-07-02, passed 2-7-2017)