§ 162.999 PENALTY.

   (A)   Generally.

      (1)   General penalty. Any person, firm or corporation who violates any of the provisions of this chapter shall, in addition to any other relief as the law may afford, be punishable as set forth in § 10.99 of this code.

(1980 Code, § 29.1301)

      (2)   Institution of suit. In case any building or structure is erected, constructed, reconstructed, altered, repaired, converted or maintained, or any building, structure or land is used in violation of this chapter, the proper authorities of the city, or any aggrieved person, in addition to other remedies, may institute any appropriate action or proceedings to prevent the unlawful erection, maintenance or use, to restrain, correct or abate the violation, to prevent the occupancy of the building, structure or land or to prevent any illegal act, conduct, business or use in or about the premises.

(1980 Code, § 29.1302)

   (B)   Permit; fees. In addition to the delinquent charges contained in § 162.210(B)(4), any person, as defined in § 10.02 of this code, violating § 162.210 may be subject to the penalty provisions of § 10.99 of this code and any other relief as may be provided in law or in equity.

(1980 Code, § 29.1101)

   (D)   Signs.

      (1)   Administration and enforcement. If it is found that a sign is in violation of §§ 162.255 through 162.267, the Building Inspector or his or her designee, shall give notice to the owner of the sign, or if the owner cannot be located, to the owner or occupant of the premises on which the sign is located or, if the sign erection is not complete, to the sign erector, either personally, by United States mail, or by posting a notice on the premises, the notice stating:

         (1)   The violation found;

         (2)   The violations must be brought into compliance within the requirements of this and all other city ordinances within ten days from the date of the notice;

         (3)   The requirements which must be met; and

         (4)   Any person found to be in violation of any provision of this subchapter shall be subject to the penalties provided in § 10.99 of this code, with each day of the violation constituting a separate offense without further notice being required.

(1980 Code, § 29.1404)

      (2)   Special use signage. Any person, firm or corporation who violates § 162.267 shall be subject to the fine and penalty provisions of § 10.99 of this code and division (D)(1) above except that the minimum fine for a violation of this subsection shall be $250.

(1980 Code, § 29.1413)

(Ord. 8964, passed 12-23-2002; Ord. 8970, passed 1-13-2003; Ord. 9104, passed 4-2-2007; Ord. 9126, passed 5-5-2008)