1.   Any person, firm or entity who violates or fails to comply with the provisions of this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and may be required to pay all costs and expenses involved in the prosecution of the violation. Any violation or failure to comply with the provisions of this chapter by any person, firm, or corporation shall also constitute a municipal infraction. Each day such violation continues shall constitute a separate offense.

2.   The owners or tenant of any building, structure, land, or part thereof, and any architect, builder, contractor, agent, or other person who commits, participates in, assists in, or maintains a violation or fails to comply with any provision of this chapter may each be charged with such violation. Each day such violation continues shall constitute a separate offense.

3.   If any building or structure is erected, constructed, reconstructed, altered, repaired, converted, or maintained, or if any building, structure, or land is used in violation of this chapter, the City may, in addition to other remedies, institute an injunction, mandamus, or other appropriate lawful action necessary to prevent, correct or abate such violation.