(1) Violation of the provisions of this chapter or failure to comply with any of its requirements, including violations of conditions and safeguards established in various sections of this chapter, shall constitute a misdemeanor. 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 assists 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 city from taking such other lawful action as is necessary to prevent or remedy any violation.
(2) Whenever a violation of this chapter occurs, or is alleged to have occurred, any person may file a written complaint. Such complaint stating fully the causes and basis thereof shall be filed with the Zoning Administrator. The Zoning Administrator shall record properly such complaint, immediately investigate, and take action thereon as provided by this chapter.
(3) Exemptions
(a) The city shall meet the requirements of this code to the maximum extent possible.
(b) The city and other government entities carrying out a governmental function, activity, or implementation of essential services may be exempt in whole or in part from this code to the extent permitted in state and federal law.
(c) Other governmental agencies that are exempt from the regulations of this code, in whole or in part, are encouraged to meet the requirements of this code to the maximum extent possible.
(Ord. 5-14, passed 3-17-2014)