(A) Board of Appeals. The Board of Appeals, established by the city’s Building Code shall serve as the Board of Appeals for this code and shall follow the same rules and procedures.
(B) Notice of violation. All notices shall be in writing and shall be delivered by first class mail and certified mail to the last known owner appearing upon the last local tax assessment records and each person in control of the building or structure. If person(s) addressed with an unsafe notice cannot be found after a diligent search, then such notice shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the premises.
(C) Violation penalties. Any person, firm or corporation who shall violate a provision of this code or shall fail to comply with any of the requirements thereof or who shall erect, construct, alter or repair a building or structure in violation of an approved plan or directive of the code official, or of a permit or certificate issued under the provisions of this code, shall be cited for a municipal civil infraction in accordance with Chapter 11 of this code of ordinances and the defendant, if found responsible, shall be subject to a fine of not more than $500. Additionally, the court may assess costs incurred in compelling the appearance of the defendant and to enforce the terms of this code. A second offense for the same violation shall constitute a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not more than $500 and/or by imprisonment not exceeding 90 days. Each day that a violation continues after due notice has been served, in accordance with the terms and provisions hereof, shall be deemed a separate offense.
(Ord. 1509, passed 4-26-2021)