§ 36-5. Enforcement and remedies.  


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  • (a)

    Penalties. Violations of this chapter are hereby declared to be a misdemeanor and subject to fine. Each week or fraction thereof the violation is allowed to continue will constitute a separate offense. The fine for each such misdemeanor shall be no less than $100.00 or more than $2,000.00 as determined by the Municipal Court.

    (b)

    Remedies. If a building or other structure is erected, constructed, reconstructed, altered, repaired, converted, or maintained, or if a building, or other structure, or land is used in violation of this chapter, the City, in addition to other remedies, may institute appropriate action to:

    (1)

    Prevent the unlawful erection, construction, reconstruction, alteration, repair, conversion, maintenance, or use;

    (2)

    Restrain, correct or abate the violation;

    (3)

    Prevent the occupancy of the building, structure or land; or

    (4)

    Prevent any illegal act, conduct, business, or use on or about the premises.

(Ord. No. 100-02-08, § I(exh. A, § XIII), 8-12-2008)