(A) Fines for violation. Failure to perform any act required by this chapter or performance of any act prohibited by this chapter shall constitute a violation. Any person violating any of the provisions of this chapter shall be subject to a fine of up to $750 for each day on which a violation exists.
(B) Penalty for willful violation or gross negligence. In addition to the fines authorized by § 155.99(A), a person who willfully or through gross negligence violates the provisions of this chapter by participating in alteration, construction, demolition or relocation affecting a property, structure, site or object nominated or designated as a landmark or located in a nominated or designated historic district without complying with the required procedures in this chapter for review of such alteration, construction, demolition and relocation, shall not be issued building permits, certificates of occupancy, licenses and curb cut permits for alteration, construction, demolition or relocation affecting such property, structure, site or object for a period of five years following the date of the violation except to correct structural defects affecting the foundation, roof, walls, partitions, floor supports, ceilings, and chimneys of the nominated or designated landmark, interior landmark, or property, structure, site or object located in a nominated or designated historic district.
(C) Other remedies. In addition to the provisions of §§ 155.99(A) and 155.99(B), The city may institute appropriate proceedings in law and equity to prevent or remedy any violation of the provisions of this chapter. In the case of willful violation or gross negligence by any person, The city may seek reversal and removal of the prohibited work and restoration if appropriate without regard to economic hardship.
(Ord. 13-22, passed 4-23-13)