(a)

Violation of the provisions of this ordinance, failure to comply with any of its requirements (including violations of conditions and safeguards established in connection with grants of variance or special exceptions) or failing to comply with or build in conformance to an approved site plan shall constitute a misdemeanor. Any person who violates this ordinance or fails to comply with any of its requirements shall upon conviction thereof be fined not more than $500.00 or imprisoned for not more than 90 days or both and in addition shall pay all costs and expenses involved in the case. Each day such violation continues shall be considered a separate offense.

(b)

The owners or tenant of any building, structure, premises, or part thereof, and architect, builder, contractor, agent, or other person who commits, participates in, assists in, or maintains such violations may each be found guilty of a separate offense and suffer the penalties herein provided.

(c)

In addition to the above, should anyone fail to comply with any approval by any city board, commission or a building official including, but not limited to, failing to adhere to an approved site plan, landscaping plan, article 23 performance standards or any other plan or approval, the city may take any and all actions it deems necessary to remedy the noncompliance or deficiency. Such actions may include, but are not limited to, issuing citations, issuing stop work orders, seeking injunctive relief and requiring said person or entity to appear before the approving body or person to show cause why approval should not be revoked. Should the deviation, noncompliance or deficiency be deemed material by the approving body or person, such approving body or person may require compliance, add conditions and/or amend or revoke approval.

(d)

Nothing herein contained shall prevent the municipality from taking such other lawful action as is necessary to prevent or remedy any violation.

(Ord. No. 2011-02, 2-14-2011)