The provisions of this chapter shall be administered and enforced by the city administrator or his duly authorized representative of the city.

(Ord. No. 091002-1, § 55.a, 9-10-2002)

The city administrator or any duly authorized person shall have the right to enter upon any premises at any reasonable time for the purpose of making inspection of buildings or premises necessary to carry out the duties in the enforcement of this chapter. If the city administrator or his duly authorized representative is refused entry, he shall be authorized to obtain proper judicial authorization.

(Ord. No. 091002-1, § 55.b, 9-10-2002)

Whenever any building work is being done contrary to the provisions of this chapter, the city administrator or his duly authorized representative may order the work stopped by notice in writing served on the owner or contractor doing the work or causing such work to be done, and any such person shall forthwith stop such work until authorized to proceed with the work. Such notice shall be given at least three days before the order shall be effective except when the order should be effective immediately to protect and preserve the public health, safety, or general welfare.

(Ord. No. 091002-1, § 55.c, 9-10-2002)

Any violation of this chapter or any section thereof is upon conviction punishable as provided in section 1-13.

(Ord. No. 091002-1, § 55.d, 9-10-2002)

In case any building or structure is erected, constructed, reconstructed, altered, repaired, converted, or maintained or any building, structure, or land is used in violation of this act or of any ordinance or other regulation made under the authorities of the city, in addition to other remedies, the city shall institute any appropriate action or proceedings to prevent such unlawful erection, construction, reconstruction, alteration, repair, conversion, maintenance or use, to refrain, correct or abate such violation, to prevent the occupancy of such building, structure or land, or to prevent any illegal act, conduct, business or use in or about such premises. Appropriate action or proceedings shall include termination of utility services, revocation of permits, licenses, or bonds, and institution of legal action in courts of competent jurisdiction.

(Ord. No. 091002-1, § 55.e, 9-10-2002)