(a) The contractors, owners, operators, or persons in charge of any building or premises where anything in violation of this Building Code is placed or exists, and any person who violates or causes or knowingly permits any violation of this Code in buildings or on premises under his charge or control, and any person who violates any provision of this Code or fails to comply therewith shall, for each violation or noncompliance, be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor of the first degree, unless otherwise specifically indicated, and punished as provided in Section 501.99 of the Codified Ordinances. Each day of such violation or failure to comply shall constitute a separate offense. In the event of any conflict in the penalty provisions of this Building Code, the most severe shall govern the violation.
(b) In addition to the criminal penalties specified in this Section, the Law Director, upon a referral from the Building Director, is authorized to institute any appropriate civil action to prevent the unlawful construction or alteration or demolition of any building or structure; to restrain or require correction or abatement of violations of this Building Code, or to prevent the unlawful occupancy of any building or premises. The Law Director is further authorized to litigate to judgment, settle, compromise, and/or dismiss any action brought under the authority of this Section, and to initiate such further actions as are necessary in aid of execution on any and all such judgments or settlements.
(Ord. 2022-84. Passed 5-9-22.)