Whenever by the provisions of this chapter the performance of any act is required or the performance of any act is prohibited or whenever any regulation or limitation is imposed on the use of any land or on the erection of a structure, a failure to comply with such provisions of this chapter shall constitute a violation of this chapter.

The owner, tenant or occupant of any land or structure or part thereof and any architect, builder, contractor, agent or other person who participates in, assists, directs, creates or maintains any situation that is contrary to the requirements of this chapter may be held responsible for the violation and be subject to the penalties and remedies provided herein.

(a)

Violations of this chapter may be punished as provided in City of Tampa Code Section 1-6; provided further, notwithstanding any provision to the contrary, a repeat violation of City of Tampa Code Section 27-132, Regulations governing individual special uses, extended family residence, shall be punished in accordance with City of Tampa Code Section 1-6.

(b)

Each day that any violation continues after receipt of a written notice of such violation shall constitute a separate violation and a separate offense for purposes of the penalties and remedies specified herein.

(c)

In addition to the penalties and remedies above, the zoning administrator may institute any appropriate action or proceedings to prevent, restrain, correct or abate a violation of this chapter, as provided by law.

(d)

Once an action or proceeding is instituted by the zoning administrator pursuant to the provisions set forth above, any decision, determination or interpretation made by the zoning administrator related to said action or proceeding may not be appealed to the board of adjustment pursuant to section 27-52.

It is the legislative intent of the city council in adopting this chapter that all provisions thereof shall be liberally construed to protect and preserve the peace, health, safety and general welfare of the inhabitants of the city. It is the further intent of the city council that this chapter shall stand, notwithstanding the invalidity of any part thereof, and that should any provision of this chapter be held to be unconstitutional or invalid, such holding shall not be construed as affecting the validity of any of the remaining provisions.

(Ord. No. 8482-A, § 43A-287, 2-16-84; Ord. No. 88-101, § 1(43A-381), 3-24-88)

Cross reference— Severability of parts of Code generally, § 1-11.

When provisions of this chapter impose higher standards than are required in any other statute or local ordinance or regulation, provisions of this chapter shall govern. When the provisions of any other statute or local ordinance or regulation impose higher standards than are required by the provisions of this chapter, the provisions of that statute or local ordinance or regulation shall govern. In the event of a conflict between the specific technical standards for a distinct historic preservation district or geographic overlay area, and the provisions of this chapter, the more restrictive standards shall apply.

(Ord. No. 2024-16, § 14, 2-1-2024)