(A) Unlawful acts. It shall be unlawful for a person, firm, or corporation to be in conflict with or in violation of any of the provisions of this chapter.
(B) Notice of violation. The Code Official shall serve a notice of violation in accordance with the city code enforcement.
(C) Prosecution of violation. The penalty for violation of any provision of this chapter shall be a civil penalty. If the notice of violation is not complied with, the Code Official shall institute the appropriate proceeding at law or in equity by the issuance of a citation to impose a fine, to restrain, to correct or abate the violation, or to require the removal or termination of the unlawful occupancy of the structure in violation of the provisions of this chapter, or of the order or direction made pursuant thereto, in accordance with the city code enforcement. Appeal of a citation shall be made within seven days of the date of the citation or the right to appeal shall be deemed waived. Appeal shall be made to the Board in accordance with the city code enforcement. Any action taken by the city on such premises shall be charged against the real estate upon which the structure is located, and shall be a lien upon such real estate in accordance with the city code enforcement.
(D) Violation penalties. Each day that a violation continues after a citation has been served shall be deemed a separate and distinct offense in accordance with the city code enforcement.
(E) Abatement of violation. The imposition of the penalties herein prescribed shall not preclude the City Attorney from instituting appropriate action to restrain, correct or abate a violation, or to prevent illegal occupancy of a building, structure or premises, or to stop an illegal act, conduct, business or utilization of the building, structure, or premises.
(Ord. 023-013, passed 4-10-2023) Penalty, see § 158.998