§ 8-43. Civil penalty.  


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  • In addition to all other procedures set forth in this article, an owner, occupant or other persons having an interest in the property may receive a misdemeanor citation or summons for any violation of the provisions of this article, and upon conviction, pay a civil penalty of $100.00 per day which shall be imposed by order of the city court. Each day that the violation exists shall constitute a separate violation. In addition to the imposition of the aforesaid penalty, the city court shall order the violator to pay all costs and fees incurred by the city for securing, demolition or removal or both, of such structures, and for maintenance of property in a sanitary condition, as well as all engineering, architect, building inspector and legal fees incurred by the city in connection with the securing, demolition or removal.

(Code 1968, § 5-29; Ord. No. 2007-09, § 7, 12-4-2007)