(A) Any person violating any provision of this chapter for which no specific penalty is prescribed shall be subject to § 10.99 of this code of ordinances.
(B) (1) Any person violating any provision of §§ 153.01 through 153.08 shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, shall be punished in accordance with G.S. § 14-4. The maximum fine for each offense shall not exceed $500. Each 30 days that the violation continues shall constitute a separate offense.
(2) If any manufactured house or lot is found to be in violation of §§ 153.01 through 153.08, the Board of Aldermen may, in addition to all other remedies available either in law or in equity, institute a civil penalty in the amount of $50, and may take action or proceedings to restrain, correct, or abate the violation; to prevent any illegal act, conduct, business, or use in or about the premises. Each 30 days that the violation continues shall constitute a separate offense.
(3) If the Inspection Officer finds that any of the provisions of §§ 153.01 through 153.08 are being violated, he or she shall notify in writing, the person responsible for such violation, indicating the nature of the violation, and ordering the action necessary to correct it. He or she shall order discontinuance of the illegal use of land or alterations or structural changes thereto; discontinuance of any illegal work being done; or shall take any action authorized by §§ 153.01 through 153.08 to ensure compliance with, or to prevent violation of, its provisions. If a ruling of the Inspection Officer is questioned, the aggrieved party or parties may appeal such ruling to the Planning Board.
(Ord. passed 1-13-2014)