(A) Penalty. Any person, firm of corporation violating any provision of this chapter or failing to comply with any of its requirements, including violations of conditions and safeguards established in connection with grants of variance or special exceptions, shall be deemed an ordinance violation and may carry the following penalty or penalties:
(1) A fine not to exceed $2,500 for a first violation; and
(2) A fine not to exceed $7,500 for a second or subsequent violation of this chapter.
(B) Exception. Division (A)(2) above does not apply to the violation of an ordinance that regulates traffic or parking.
(C) Other remedies. Nothing herein contained shall prevent the applicable jurisdiction or its authorized officials from taking other action, authorized by law, to remedy the violation.
(Ord. 12-16, passed 8-8-12; Am. Ord. 2023-15, passed 6-21-23)