A. Penalty Imposed: Any person who shall violate or fail to comply with the provisions of this title shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be subject to penalty as provided in section 1-4-1 of this code, and may be required to pay all costs and expenses involved in the prosecution of the violation. Alternatively, any person who shall violate or fail to comply with the provisions of this title shall be guilty of a municipal infraction pursuant to Iowa Code section 364.22. Each day such violation continues shall constitute a separate offense. (Ord. 1994-92, 6-14-1994, eff. 6-14-1994; amd. 2015 Code)
B. Owners And Tenants Liable: The owner, or tenant of any building, structure, land or part thereof, and any architect, builder, contractor, agent, or other person who commits, participates in, assists in, or maintains a violation or fails to comply with any provision of this title may each be charged with a misdemeanor or municipal infraction and, upon conviction, suffer the penalties provided herein in the event a misdemeanor is charged and the penalties contained in Iowa Code section 364.22, if a municipal infraction is charged. Each day such violation continues shall constitute a separate offense.
C. Additional Remedies; Abatement: If any building or structure is erected, constructed, reconstructed, altered, repaired, converted, or maintained, or if any building, structure or land is used in violation of this title, the city may, in addition to other remedies, institute an injunction, mandamus, or other appropriate lawful action necessary to prevent, correct or abate such violation. (Ord. 1994-92, 6-14-1994, eff. 6-14-1994)