(a) Whoever violates any of the provisions of this chapter, or fails to comply therewith, is guilty of a misdemeanor of the first degree, and upon conviction, shall be subject to imprisonment for a period not to exceed six months, and is subject to a fine in an amount not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00). Each day that a violation exists, after proper notice, shall be deemed to be a separate offense.
(b) Should the owner of the foreclosure property be a legal entity, management agency or other duly authorized representative acting on behalf of the owner of the foreclosure property, or other representative violate any provisions of this chapter, or should that legal entity, management agency or other duly authorized representative acting on behalf of the owner of the foreclosure property, or other representative fail to comply therewith, that entity or representative is guilty of an unclassified misdemeanor, and shall be subject to a fine in an amount not to exceed $2,500.00. Each day that a violation exists, after proper notice, shall be deemed to be a separate offense.
(c) The imposition of any penalty shall not preclude the Director of Law from instituting an appropriate action or proceeding to require compliance with the provisions of this chapter or other applicable laws, ordinances, rules or regulations, or the orders or determinations of the Building Inspector, the Board of Zoning Appeals or Council.
(Ord. 2005-31. Passed 3-15-05; Ord. 2005-75. Passed 10-4-05; Ord. 2007-66. Passed 6-5-07.)