The Building Official shall be responsible for enforcing this Ordinance and charging and seeking penalties against violators, including any person, persons, firm, corporation, or any others acting on behalf of said person, persons, firm, or corporation, violating or failing to comply with any of the provisions of this Ordinance, or any of the regulations adopted in pursuance hereof, or who shall hamper, impede or interfere with the performance of the duties of any official or agent of the Department of Inspection or other officer under the provisions of this Ordinance. Such penalties may include a fine not exceeding five hundred dollars ($500.00), or imprisonment not exceeding ninety-three (93) days, or both such fine and imprisonment in the discretion of the Building Official. Alternatively, the Building Official may charge first-time violators with a civil infraction, with a maximum fine of $500.00. Each act of violation and every day upon which such violation shall occur shall constitute a separate offense.

(Ord. of 2-14-2023)