(a) Whoever constructs, reconstructs, alters or changes any exterior feature of any structure, work of art, object or area in violation of this legislation, shall be charged with a minor misdemeanor and fined seventy-five dollars ($75.00) for each day the violation continues. The City may seek an injunction to stop all additional unlawful work. Each day of violation shall be deemed a separate and distinct violation for as long as one (1) year with respect to alterations. These periods correspond to those during which the Review Board may delay approval of a proposed construction or alteration. The owner(s) shall immediately remove any constructions, alterations, or changes from the property and either file an application for a Certificate of Appropriateness with the Office of the City Engineer, or resume negotiation on the current application.
(b) Whoever demolishes any exterior feature of any structure, work of art, object or area in violation of this legislation, shall be charged with a minor misdemeanor and fined $150.00 for each day the violation continues. Each day of violation shall be deemed a separate and distinct violation for as long as two (2) years. These periods correspond to those during which the Review Board may delay approval of demolition. The City may seek an injunction to stop all additional unlawful demolition. The owner(s) shall take immediate steps to stabilize and secure the property, and either file an application for a Certificate of Appropriateness, or resume negotiations on the current application.
(Ord. 00-57. Passed 11-6-00.)