13.3   Penalties for violation (G.S. 160A-175).
   Violation of the provisions of this ordinance or failure to comply with any of its requirements (including violations of conditions and safeguards established in connection with grants of variances) shall constitute a misdemeanor. Any person who violates this ordinance or fails to comply with any of its requirements shall, upon conviction thereof, be fined not more than fifty (50) dollars or imprisoned for no more than thirty (30) days, or both, and, in addition shall pay all cost and expenses involved in the case. Each day such violation continues shall be considered a separate offense.
   The owner or tenant of any building, structure, premises or part thereof and any architect, builder, contractor, agent or other person who commits, participates in, or maintains such violation may each be found guilty of a separate offense and suffer the penalties herein provided.
   Nothing herein contained shall prevent the Town of Surf City from taking such other lawful actions as is necessary to prevent or remedy any violation pursuant to G.S. 160A-175.
(Ord. No. 2020-10, 12-1-20)