§ 160.778 FRACTIONS.

   Where fractional numbers occur in this chapter, they shall be rounded off to the nearest whole number.

(1992 Code, App. B, § 15.73.040) (Ord. 42-83, passed 6-27-1983; Ord. 9-13, passed 3-19-2013)

§ 160.779 VIOLATION AND PENALTY.

   Violations of the ordinance shall be treated in the manner specified below.

   (a)   The owner or agent of a building or premises in or upon which a violation of any provision of this chapter has been committed or shall exist; or the lessee or tenant of an entire building or entire premises in or upon which violation has been committed or shall exist; or the agent, architect, building contractor or any other person who commits, takes part or assists in any violation or who maintains any building or premises in or upon which the violation shall exist, shall be guilty of a violation of a city ordinance. Each and every day that the violation continues after notification may constitute a separate offense.

   (b)   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 appropriate authorities of the city, in addition to other remedies, may institute injunction, mandamus or other appropriate action or proceeding to prevent the unlawful erection, construction, reconstruction, alteration, conversion, maintenance or use, or to correct or abate the violation, or to prevent the occupancy of the building, structure or land.

(1992 Code, App. B, § 15.73.050) (Ord. 42-83, passed 6-27-1983; Ord. 9-13, passed 3-19-2013)

§ 160.780 INTERPRETATION, ABROGATION AND SEVERABILITY.

   In interpreting and applying the provisions of this chapter, they shall be held to be the minimum requirements for the promotion of the public safety, health, convenience, comfort, morals, prosperity and general welfare. It is not the intent of this chapter to repeal, abrogate or impair any existing easements, covenants or deed restrictions; however, where this chapter and another ordinance, easement, covenant or deed restriction conflict or overlap, whichever imposes the more stringent restrictions shall prevail. All other ordinances inconsistent with this chapter are hereby repealed to the extent of this inconsistency only. If any section, clause, provision, or portion of this chapter is adjudged unconstitutional or invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remainder of this chapter shall not be affected thereby.

(1992 Code, App. B, § 15.73.070) (Ord. 42-83, passed 6-27-1983; Ord. 9-13, passed 3-19-2013)

§ 160.781 TERM OR TITLE OF DIRECTOR.

   Whenever the term or title of director is used herein, it shall be construed to include his or her authorized representative.

(1992 Code, App. B, § 15.73.071) (Ord. 42-83, passed 6-27-1983; Ord. 49-86, passed 5-19-1986; Ord. 9-13, passed 3-19-2013)

§ 160.782 SAVINGS CLAUSE.

   This chapter shall in no manner affect pending actions, either civil or criminal, founded on or growing out of any ordinance or part of any ordinance hereby repealed; this chapter shall in no manner affect rights or causes of action, either civil or criminal, not in suit that may have already accrued or grown out of any ordinance or part of any ordinance hereby repealed.

(1992 Code, App. B, § 15.73.080) (Ord. 42-83, passed 6-27-1983; Ord. 9-13, passed 3-19-2013)

§ 160.783 EFFECTIVE DATE.

   This chapter shall be in full force and effect from and after April 16, 2014.

(1992 Code, App. B, § 15.73.090) (Ord. 9-13, passed 3-19-2013)