(a) Whoever violates or fails to comply with any provision of this chapter is guilty of a misdemeanor of the first degree.
(b) The imposition of any penalty shall not preclude:
(1) The Building Commissioner or his or her designee from implementing a fine of two hundred fifty dollars ($250.00) for the first offense, five hundred dollars ($500.00) for the second offense, and seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00) for each subsequent offense thereafter. At the discretion of the Building Commissioner, or his or her designee, a warning notice may be given for a first offense.
(2) The Director of Law or his or her designee from instituting an appropriate action or proceeding in a court of competent jurisdiction to restrain, correct or abate a violation or to require compliance with the provisions of this Business Maintenance Code.
(c) Each day such violation occurs or continues shall constitute a separate offense.
(Ord. 2023-049. Passed 4-18-23.)