(a) Whoever violates or fails to comply with any provision of this chapter or the rules and regulations issued hereunder is guilty of a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable by a fine of up than one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) for each offense, and up to six (6) months in jail for each offense.
(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 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 Chapter.
(c) Each day such violation or failure to comply exists shall constitute a separate offense.
(Ord. 2023-049. Passed 4-18-23.)