(a) It shall be unlawful for any owner to keep, own, occupy, or maintain any dangerous building within the city. Any person who violates any provision of this article shall be responsible for a municipal civil infraction as defined and governed by section 113 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961 (MCL 600.113) and MCR 4.100. Any person found responsible for a violation of this article as a municipal civil infraction shall be subject to a civil fine of not more than $500.00 for each offense plus the costs of the action, including all expenses of the city, direct and indirect, in connection with the action, not to exceed $500.00. Each day that a violation is permitted to continue shall be deemed a separate offense.
(b) The city finds and declares that any dangerous building located within the city constitutes a public nuisance; in addition to any other penalty or liability provided for in this article, any person who keeps, owns, occupies, or maintains a dangerous building shall be liable for maintaining a public hazard and nuisance which may be abated pursuant to section 2.2(s) of the City Charter and/or this article.
(Ord. No. 133, § 3, 4-3-2000)