(a) Any owner of any building or premises or part thereof, who violates the terms of this chapter, or any architect, builder, or contractor who assists in the commission of any such violation, or any person who fails to comply with an order of the Architectural Board of Review, shall, for each violation or failure to comply, be fined not more than five hundred dollars ($500.00). Each day such violation or failure to comply exists shall constitute a separate offense.
(b) In lieu of or in addition to the prosecution for any criminal violation authorized by subsection (a) hereof, the Law Director may institute an appropriate action or proceeding in a court of proper jurisdiction to prevent an unlawful condition; to restrain, correct or abate a violation; to prevent the occupancy of buildings, structures or premises which violates this chapter; or to require compliance with this chapter or other applicable laws, ordinances, rules or regulations, or the orders of the Architectural Board of Review.
(Ord. 2016-9. Passed 3-13-17.)