§ 55.006 ENFORCEMENT AND PENALTY.
   Any person or entity found to be in violation of this chapter or requirement imposed pursuant to this chapter shall be provided with a written statement identifying the nature of the violation and provided with a reasonable time limit for the satisfactory correction thereof not to exceed 90 days. The offender shall, within the period of time stated in the notice, permanently cease or correct all violations. Any person or entity who fails to cease or correct its violation or who reasonably appears to present or cause an imminent or substantial endangerment to the health or welfare of the public or the environment, will be served with a written Notice of Violation. The procedures in § 53.096 through § 53.101 shall apply to enforcement when a Notice of Violation is issued.
   Any person found to be in violation of this chapter or requirement imposed pursuant to this chapter shall be guilty of a violation of city ordinances and shall be subject to penalties as prescribed by law or ordinances, specifically § 40.999. Each day in which any violations shall continue is a separate offense.
   Any person or entity found to be in violation of this chapter or requirement imposed pursuant to this chapter shall become liable to the city for any expense, loss, or damage occasioned to the city by reason of the violation.
(Ord. 9-17, passed 1-10-2017)