Whenever a violation of this ordinance occurs, or is alleged to have occurred, any person may file a written complaint. Such complaint, stating fully the causes and basis of the alleged violation, shall be filed with the Business and Development Services Director. He/she shall record properly the complaint, immediately investigate, and take action as provided by this ordinance.

In case any building or structure is erected, constructed, reconstructed, altered, repaired, converted or maintained; or any building, structure, or land is used in violation of this ordinance, the Business and Development Services Director or any appropriate authority of the municipality, or any adjacent, nearby or neighboring property owner who would be affected by such violation, in addition to other remedies, may institute an injunction or any other appropriate action in proceeding to prevent the occupancy of such building, structure, or land.

Any person, firm, or corporation violating any provisions of this ordinance, or who shall fail to comply with any order made thereunder; or who shall continue to work upon any structure after having received written notice from the Business and Development Services Director to cease work, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and punishable by a fine not to exceed two hundred dollars ($200.00) or imprisoned for not more than thirty (30) days or both. Each day such violation shall be permitted to exist shall constitute a separate offense. Notice of violation shall be sufficient if directed to the owner, the agent of the owner, or the contractor and left at his known place of residence or place of business.