If the codes enforcement officer finds that any of the provisions of this code are being violated, he/she shall notify in writing the person responsible for such violation, indicating the nature of the violation and ordering the action necessary to correct it. He/she shall take any action necessary by this title to ensure compliance with or to prevent violation of its provisions.

(Ord. No. 9301A, 9-26-18)

(a)

Violations of the provisions of this code, or failure to comply with any of its requirements, constitutes a misdemeanor. Any person, firm or corporation who violates this code or fails to comply with any of its requirements may, upon conviction, be fined not more than $500.00 and/or penalized 15 days in jail, and in addition, must pay all costs and expenses involved in the case. Each day such violation continues will be considered a separate and distinct offense.

(b)

The tenant or occupant of any building, structure, premises or part thereof, and any architect, builder, contractor, agent, owner, or other person who commits, participates in, assists in, or maintains such violation may be found guilty of a separate offense and suffer the penalties described herein. Nothing in this code prevents the city from taking any other legal remedy authorized by law.

(c)

For purposes of trial procedure for violations of this code, the provisions of Criminal Procedure Law and of the New York State Uniform City Court Act govern, except that no jury trial is allowed for an offense as defined in this code.

(Ord. No. 9301A, 9-26-18)