§ 153.999 PENALTY.

   (A)   (1)   Upon failure to comply with any provision of this chapter, or with any restrictions or conditions imposed hereunder, the city may withhold any further permits and may withhold or withdraw city utility services until correction is made.

      (2)   Notwithstanding any such action taken by the Council, any person, firm or corporation who violates, disobeys, omits, neglects or refuses to comply with any of the provisions of this chapter shall be subject to civil penalties of not more than $200 for each offense. Except where the Council finds that the owner is making satisfactory progress toward abating the violation, each day that a violation exists shall constitute a separate offense.

   (B)   Any person who violates §§ 153.075 through 153.079 or fails to comply with any of its requirements shall, upon conviction thereof, be fined not more than $500 a day and, in addition, shall pay all costs and expenses involved in the case.

(Ord. 1267, passed 1-3-2012)