Section IX. Violations and Penalties.
   The owner or agent of the building or premises in or upon which a violation of any provision of this Ordinance has been committed or shall exist, or the lessee or tenant of an entire building, or entire premises in or upon which violations have been committed, or shall exist, or the agent's architect, building contractor or any other person, firm or corporation, who commits, takes part, or assists in any violation or who maintains the building or premises in or upon in which some violation exists, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction shall be punished by fine, not-to-exceed $2000.00. Each and every day that such violation continues shall constitute a separate offense.
   The City Council of the City of Trinidad realizes that some existing buildings and land uses in the City of Trinidad may be in conflict with the requirements of this proposal. These non-conforming uses may continue, subject to the provisions of Section VI hereof.
   Nothing herein contained shall require any change in the plans, construction or designated use of a building actually under construction at the time of the passage of this Ordinance.
(Ord. 2021-005, passed 10-26-2021)