(A) It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation, whether as owner, lessee, sublessee or occupant, to erect, construct, enlarge, alter, repair, improve, remove, convert, demolish, equip, use, occupy or maintain any building or structure, other than fences, in the city or cause or permit the same to be done contrary to or in violation of the provisions of this subchapter.
(B) If any person, firm or corporation shall violate any of the provisions of this subchapter, or shall do any act prohibited herein, or shall fail to perform any duty lawfully enjoined within the time prescribed by the Building Inspector, or shall fail, neglect or refuse to obey any lawful order given by the Building Inspector in connection with the provisions of this subchapter, for each violation, failure or refusal, the person, firm or corporation shall be fined. Each day of the unlawful activity as is prohibited by the first sentence of this section shall constitute a separate offense. The city shall be entitled to reimbursement of its reasonable attorney fees, costs and expenses incurred in enforcing the provisions of this subchapter if any person, firm or corporation is found to have violated the terms of this subchapter.
(Ord. 650, passed 9-30-1988)