(A) The owner or other person having charge or control of any building or premises, who maintains any public nuisance defined in this chapter, or who violates any order of abatement served as provided in this chapter is guilty of a misdemeanor. Each day the violation is committed or permitted to continue after notification to cease and desist shall constitute a separate offense and each subsequent violation shall, upon conviction, be punishable as prescribed by law.
(B) Any occupant or lessee in possession of any building or structure who fails to vacate the building or structure in accordance with an order given as provided in this chapter is guilty of a misdemeanor. Each day the violation is committed or permitted to continue after notification to cease and desist shall constitute a separate offense and each subsequent violation shall, upon conviction, be punished as prescribed by law.
(C) Any person who removes any notice or order posted as required in this chapter, for the purpose of interfering with the enforcement of the provisions of this chapter is guilty of a misdemeanor. Each day the violation is committed or permitted to continue after notification to cease and desist shall constitute a separate offense and each subsequent violation shall, upon conviction, be punishable as prescribed by law.
(Ord. 08-106, passed 10-8-2008)