(a) If a property owner, lessee, or party in control fails to comply with any provision of this Chapter, or any order issued pursuant to this Chapter, such failure shall be considered a first degree misdemeanor and, upon a plea of guilty or conviction thereof, shall be punished in accordance with Section 501.99 of the Administrative Code. Each day of violation shall be considered a separate offense.
(b) In the event of any violation of this Chapter, the City, in addition to any other action or remedy allowed by law, may bring a criminal action, may institute proper suit in equity or law to prevent or terminate any such violation or remedy such situation, and/or may take action itself or through contractors hired for such purpose to abate the violation or situation as set forth in this Chapter.
(Ord. 2009-013. Passed 4-7-09.)