3-2-3: PENALTY:
Any person who violates, disobeys, omits, neglects or refuses to comply with, or who resists the enforcement of any of the provisions of this title, shall, upon conviction, be fined not less than ten dollars ($10.00) nor more than one hundred dollars ($100.00) for each offense. Each day that a violation is permitted to exist shall constitute a separate offense.
In case any building or structure is erected, constructed, reconstructed, altered, repaired, converted or maintained, or any building, structure or land is used in violation of this title, the proper authorities of the municipality, in addition to other remedies, may institute any appropriate action or proceedings to prevent such unlawful erection, maintenance or use, or to enjoin, restrain, correct or abate such violation, to prevent the occupancy of said building, structure or land and to prevent any illegal act, conduct, business or use in or about such premises.
If building permits are not obtained, the following procedure will be enacted. The building inspector will contact the city of Wenona attorney who will send a registered letter to the builder. A copy of the letter will be sent to the building inspector and the Wenona city council. If the letter is not picked up, it will be served by a police officer. (Ord. 070102B, 7-1-2002)