(A) Any person violating any provision of this chapter may be subject to a fine in any sum not exceeding $2,500. The assessment of a monetary penalty shall in no way limit the operation of the penalties provided elsewhere in this chapter.
(B) If any person, firm or corporation shall violate any of the provisions of this chapter, or shall do any act prohibited herein, or shall fail to perform any duty lawfully required within the time prescribed by the Building Commissioner, or shall fail, neglect or refuse to obey any lawful order given by the Building Commissioner in connection with the provisions of this ordinance for each such violation, failure or refusal, such person, firm or corporation shall be fined a sum as hereinafter set forth.
(1) The sum of $250 for failure to correct such violation after such person, firm or corporation shall have been given written notice of such violation which notice shall state the items to be corrected, and that said correction shall be completed within ten days following delivery of notice to such person, firm or corporation.
(2) The sum of $500 in addition to the initial sum of $250 as hereinabove set forth if such correction is not made within 20 days following the receipt of such initial notice.
(3) The sum of $750 in addition to the aforesaid $250 and $500 if said correction is not made within 30 days following the receipt of such initial notice.
(4) The Building Commissioner may, for good cause, extend the above ten-day, 20-day, and 30-day periods for achieving such corrections, but in no event shall the time be shortened for making such corrections which shall subject the person, firm or corporation to the aforesaid civil fines.
(C) In addition to the above fines, the Commissioners and/or the Building Commissioner may maintain a civil action in a Court of competent jurisdiction to seek a Court Order removing any person or persons from occupying any building or structure contrary to this chapter to stop work upon any building or structure which is proceeding in violation of this chapter.
(BC Ord. 2003-14, passed 7-15-03)