(a) Any person found in violation of any of the provisions of this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by a fine of not more than one thousand and no hundredths ($1,000.00) dollars, or imprisonment in the County Jail for not more than six (6) months, or by both such fine and imprisonment. Such person shall be deemed guilty of a separate offense for each and every day during any portion of which a violation of this chapter is committed, continued or permitted by such person.
(b) In addition to the penalties set forth in this article, any person guilty of a violation of these standards shall be liable for such costs, expenses and disbursements paid or incurred by the County in abatement and prosecution of the violation. The Director of Environmental Health may place a lien on the property for recovery of any associated costs and unpaid fees.
(c) Any person conducting work without necessary permits shall pay double the permit fee as a penalty in addition to the reimbursement of cost and other penalties as described above.
(Ord. 1469, eff. July 14, 2016)