1. All departments, officials, and employees of the City who are vested with the duty or authority to issue permits or licenses shall issue no such permit or license for any use, structure, or purpose if the same would not conform to the provisions of these zoning regulations.
2. Violation of the provisions of these zoning regulations, or failure to comply with any of its requirements, shall constitute a simple misdemeanor. Any person who violates these zoning regulations or fails to comply with any of its requirements shall, upon conviction thereof, be subject to penalty as provided in this Code of Ordinances; and in addition, shall pay all costs and expenses involved in the case. Each day such violation continues shall be considered a separate offense.
3. The owner or tenant of any building, structure, premises or part thereof, and any architect, builder, contractor, agent, or other person who commits, participates in, assists in, or maintains such violation may each be found guilty of a separate offense and suffer the penalties herein provided.
4. Nothing herein contained shall prevent the City from taking such other lawful action as necessary to prevent or remedy any violation.