If any person, firm, or corporation shall violate any of the provisions of this chapter, or shall do any act prohibited herein, or shall fail to perform any duty lawfully enjoined, within the time prescribed by the Building Commissioner, or shall fail, neglect, or refuse to obey any lawful order given by the Building Commissioner in connection with the provisions of this chapter, for each such violation, failure, or refusal, such person, firm, or corporation shall be assessed and pay a fine not to exceed $2,500 for the first offense or violation of this chapter and not more than $7,500 for a second or subsequent offense or violation. A separate offense shall be deemed committed on each day that a violation occurs or continues.
(Ord. 88-15, passed 5-23-88; Am. Ord. 2023-10, passed 5-3-23)