(a) Whoever violates any of the provisions of this chapter, except Section 911.15, shall be served by the City with written notice stating the nature of the violation and providing a reasonable time limit for the satisfactory correction thereof. The offender shall, within the period of time stated in such notice, permanently cease all violations.
In addition, whoever violates any provision of this chapter or Chapter 917 may be assessed or penalized in the amount of one thousand dollars ($1,000) per day for each violation.
(b) If any construction of a building sewer or connection as per Section 911.07 or a storm sewer connection or appurtenance as per Section 911.13 is commenced prior to obtaining the necessary permits under Section 911.07 or 911.13, then the applicant shall pay a fee of fifty dollars ($50.00) as a surcharge in addition to the fees otherwise required as per Sections 911.07 or 911.13. The Service Director may waive the surcharge if the work is being done by the homeowner.
(c) Whoever continues any violation beyond the time limit provided for in subsection (a) hereof except as otherwise provided, is guilty of a misdemeanor of the third degree for each violation. Each day during which any such violation continues shall constitute a separate offense.
(d) In addition to the foregoing penalty, whoever violates any provision of this chapter shall become liable to the City for any expense, loss or damage occasioned the City by reason of such violation.
(e) Whoever violates Section 911.15 is guilty of a misdemeanor of the third degree.
(Ord. 2017-83. Passed 12-19-17.)