§ 156.99  PENALTIES.
   (A)   Whoever violates or fails to comply with any provision of this regulation is guilty of a misdemeanor of the first degree and shall be fined no more than $1,000 or imprisoned for no more than 180 days, or both, for each offense.
   (B)   A separate offense shall be deemed committed each day during or on which a violation or noncompliance occurs or continues.
   (C)   Fines or penalties imposed upon the city or the specific development by other local, state or federal agencies over and above the city fines shall be the responsibility of the property owner and developer.
   (D)   Upon notice from the city, or designated representative, that work is being performed contrary to this regulation, such work shall immediately stop. Such notice shall be in writing and shall be given to the owner or person responsible for the development area, or person performing the work, and shall state the conditions under which such work may be resumed; provided, however, in instances where immediate action is deemed necessary for public safety or the public interest, the city may require that work be stopped upon verbal order pending issuance of the written order.
   (E)   The imposition of any other penalties provided herein shall not preclude the city, by or through its City Attorney and/or any of their assistants, from instituting an appropriate action or proceeding in a court of proper jurisdiction to prevent an unlawful development or to restrain, correct or abate a violation, or to require compliance with the provisions of this regulation or other applicable laws, or ordinances, rules or regulations or the orders of the city.
(Ord. 3436, passed 9-6-05)