(A) Enforcement. This chapter shall be enforced by the Zoning Administrator, or his or her designated agent, who is authorized to take any appropriate actions or proceedings against a violator as provided by state statute, Waseca City Charter or Waseca City Ordinance. The activities may include, but not be limited to. the following:
(1) Periodic inspection of buildings, structures or uses of land to determine compliance with the terms of this chapter;
(2) Notification, in writing, of any person responsible for violating a provision of this chapter, indicating the nature of the violation and ordering the action necessary to correct it;
(3) Order abatement of illegal use of land, buildings or structures; order removal of illegal buildings, structures, additions or alterations; order abatement of illegal work being done; or take any other action authorized by this chapter to insure compliance with or to prevent violation of its provisions, including cooperation with the City Attorney in the prosecution of complaints; and
(4) Seek immediate enforcement, without prior written notice, whenever it is determined that an emergency exists in relation to the enforcement of a provision of this chapter which requires immediate action to protect the health, safety or welfare of occupants of any structure, or the public.
(B) Penalty. Any person who violates any provision of this chapter or fails to comply with a lawful written order issued pursuant to abatement or emergency abatement, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction thereof, be fined not more than the maximum penalty for a misdemeanor prescribed under state law.
(Ord. 1078, passed 7-21-20)