Any building or structure set up, erected, built, moved or maintained or any use of property contrary to the provisions of this title shall be declared to be unlawful and a public nuisance and the city council shall immediately commence action for the removal thereof, in the manner provided by law, and shall apply to such court or courts as may have jurisdiction to remove such building, structure or uses.

(Ord. 557 § 3 (part), 1985)

No permit presuming to give authority to violate or cancel any of the provisions of this title shall be valid except insofar as the work or use which is authorized is lawful and permitted.

(Ord. 557 § 3 (part), 1985)

In their interpretation and application, the provisions of this title shall be held to be minimum requirements, adopted for the promotion of the public health, morals, safety and general welfare. Wherever the requirements of this title are at variance with the requirements of any other lawfully adopted rule, regulation or title, the most restrictive, or those imposing the higher standards, shall govern.

(Ord. 557 § 3 (part), 1985)

A.

Any person, firm or corporation who shall violate, neglect or refuse to comply with any provision of this title, or who shall maintain, use or construct any building or premises in violation of the provisions of this title, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction thereof shall be punished by a fine not exceeding five hundred dollars, or by imprisonment in the city jail for a term not exceeding thirty days, or by both such fine and imprisonment. Each day that a violation is committed, caused or continued to exist shall constitute a separate offense.

B.

In addition to the above penalties, such actions at law or suits in equity may be maintained by the city, or any interested persons, as may be authorized by law.

(Ord. 557 § 3 (part), 1985)

A complaint from citizens shall be in the form of a letter stating exactly what the violation is. The building official will perform a site inspection and act accordingly to resolve the problem. If the person is found in violation of city regulations, the building official shall send a letter specifying what action must be taken to rectify the problem. A copy of this letter and any following correspondence will be dated and filed to document the process. A report by the building official shall be made to the planning commission and shall include the extent and nature of the alleged violation, date of investigation and notification of violation by the building official. The name of the complainant shall be public information.

(Ord. 557 § 3 (part), 1985)

The board of adjustment or the city council or the city attorney at the direction of the board of adjustment or city council may apply to the Superior Court in the First Judicial District for an order enjoining the violative acts specified in the order or decision of the board of adjustment. Upon a showing that the person, firm or corporation has engaged or is about to engage in an act which is in violation of this title, an injunction, restraining order, or other order which is appropriate may be granted by the court and shall be without bond.

(Ord. 557 § 3 (part), 1985)