In their interpretation and application, the provisions of this zoning title shall be held to be minimum requirements, adopted for the promotion of public health, morals, safety or the general welfare. Whenever the requirements of this title are at variance with the requirements of any other lawfully adopted rules, regulations or ordinances, the most restrictive or that imposing the higher standards, shall govern. (Ord. 2001-2, 6-12-2001)

The mayor shall appoint a zoning administrator with the consent of the city council, whose duty it shall be to enforce the provisions of this zoning title. Appeal from the decision of the zoning administrator may be made to the zoning board of appeals, as provided in chapter 8, article C, of this title. (Ord. 2001-2, 6-12-2001)

Whenever an order of the zoning administrator has not been complied with within thirty (30) days after written notice has been mailed to the owner, resident agent or occupant of the premises, the city council, the building inspector, or the city attorney may institute appropriate legal action or proceedings to prohibit such owner, agent, or occupant from using such structure, land or building. (Ord. 2001-2, 6-12-2001)

The owner or agent of a building, structure or land in or upon which a violation has been committed or upon which a violation exists, or the lessee or tenant of an entire building, entire structure or entire land in or upon which a violation has been committed or should exist, or the agent, architect, building contractor or any other person who commits, takes part or assists in any violation or who maintains any building, structure or land in or upon which violation shall exist or occur during the construction or improvement process, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of not less than ten dollars ($10.00) nor more than two hundred dollars ($200.00) for each offense as determined by the zoning administrator or city council; and/or the city may proceed in a civil action in a court of competent jurisdiction, to enjoin the use of a building, structure or land in or upon which a violation has been committed or shall exist. A separate offense shall be deemed committed on each day such violation occurs or continues. If an appeal is filed and is not granted, the fines are effective from the time the city council makes its decision until the violation is corrected. (Ord. 2001-2, 6-12-2001)