Violations. In case any building or structure is erected, constructed, altered, repaired, converted or maintained or any building, structure or land is used in violation of this chapter, the proper local authorities, as contained herein, or an interested party may institute any appropriate action or proceedings to prevent such unlawful erection, construction, reconstruction, alteration, repair, conversion, maintenance or use to restrain, correct, or abate such violation, to prevent the occupancy of said building, structure or land, or to prevent any illegal act, conduct, business or use in or about such premises. Each and every day that such violation continues after the expiration of an abatement notice or after initial construction, as the case may be, shall be deemed a separate and distinct violation.

Penalties. The owner or user of any building or structure, lot or land, or part thereof where anything in violation of the zoning regulations of this chapter shall be placed or shall exist, and any architect, builder, contractor, agent, person or corporation employed in connection therewith and who knowingly assists in the commission of such violation, shall each be guilty of a separate misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall each be liable for a fine of not more than $1,000 or subject to imprisonment for not more than 90 days, or to both such fine and imprisonment. Each and every day that said violation continues shall be considered a separate offense punishable by either a fine not exceeding $1,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 90 days in jail, or both.