The first violation of any provision or requirement of this chapter within an eighteen-month period by the owner(s) or occupant of a premises shall be punishable by a fine of not less than $500 nor more than $1,500.

The second violation of any provision or requirement of this chapter within an eighteen-month period by the owner(s) or occupant of a premises shall be punishable by a fine of not less than $1,000 nor more than $2,500.

The third violation of any provision or requirement of this chapter within an eighteen-month period by the owner(s) or occupant of a premises shall be punishable by a fine of not less than $1,500 nor more than $5,000.

Each day that a violation of this chapter should exist or occur shall constitute a separate violation of this chapter with a separate and additional fine.

For the purpose of conferring jurisdiction upon courts and judicial officers in general, a violation of this chapter shall be deemed to be a violation and, for such purpose only, all provisions of law relating to violations shall apply.

When authorized by a duly adopted resolution of the Board of Trustees, the Village may bring and maintain a civil proceeding in a court of competent jurisdiction to enjoin the owner, tenant, occupant, subtenant or other person in the control and or occupancy of the property from conducting, maintaining or permitting said violation or for other relief as may be appropriate or to take such other civil action as may be necessary to correct, prevent or remove a violation or unsafe and hazardous condition. The commencement of a civil proceeding by the Village shall not be deemed or construed to be a waiver by the Village of the right to bring an action for prosecution or enforcement of the violation, and the fines under this section or as otherwise may be applicable under the law and the election of either a prosecution or civil proceeding by the Village shall not be exclusive of any other remedy. The Village shall be entitled to an award of all costs in the civil proceeding, including, but not limited to, administrative, engineering, filing, and other costs and legal fees, and to seek those costs and fees as part of any civil proceeding or by separate action as may be necessary.

The Village may apply for a search warrant upon authorization by the Board of Trustees and law.

The provisions of this chapter shall be enforced by the Village in accordance with the Village Law of the State of New York and other applicable laws. The fines contained herein and the election by the Village to seek and/or obtain such fines shall not be a waiver of or act to limit or prejudice any other rights of remedies of the Village, whether civil or otherwise.