(A) (1) It is declared unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to violate any of the terms or provisions of this chapter, except as otherwise specified in § 154.523. 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. Violation thereof shall be a Class 2 misdemeanor and may be punishable by a fine of up to $500 or up to 30 days in jail, or both such fine and jail sentence, for each and every day that any violator fails to comply with the provisions of this chapter.
(2) Nothing herein contained shall prevent the city from taking such other lawful action as is necessary to prevent or remedy any violation.
(Prior Code, § 16.28.07)
(B) No changes, of any nature, shall be made in the official zoning map, or matter shown thereon, except in conformity with the procedures set forth in this chapter. Any unauthorized change, of whatever kind, by any person or persons, shall be considered a violation of this chapter and punishable as provided under § 10.99.
(Prior Code, § 16.03.02)
(C) In granting any variance under § 154.478, the Board of Adjustment may prescribe appropriate conditions and safeguards in conformity with this chapter. Violation of such conditions and safeguards, when made a part of the terms under which the variance is granted, shall be deemed a violation of this chapter and punishable under as a Class 2 misdemeanor.
(Prior Code, § 16.25.04)
(Prior Code, § 16.25.04) (Ord. 737, passed - -; Ord. 800, passed - -; Ord. 987, passed 1-4-2021)