§ 16-6-150 — Penalties

16-6-150 Penalties.

(a) Failure to obtain a permit for development in the S.F.H.A. or failure to comply with the requirements of a permit or conditions of a variance resolution issued pursuant to this chapter, or failure to otherwise comply with the provisions of this chapter, is hereby declared to be an abatable nuisance. Upon due investigation, the city shall notify the owner in writing of the violation, and that the violation is considered a willful act to increase flood damages and may result in suspension or revocation of the coverage afforded by a standard flood insurance policy. (b) If the owner fails after ten days of the issuance of notification of the violation to correct the violation, the corporation counsel may file an appropriate action in the appropriate court for an injunction, requiring conformance with this chapter, and for a fine for violations of the chapter, and to obtain any other relief as the court deems necessary to secure compliance with this chapter. (c) Any person who violates this chapter shall upon conviction be fined not less than $200.00 nor more than $500.00 for each violation of this chapter. A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed committed for each day a violation occurs or is allowed to remain. Nothing herein shall prevent the city from taking such other lawful action to prevent or remedy any violations. All costs connected with enforcing this chapter shall accrue to the person or persons responsible. (Added Coun. J. 6-28-91, p. 2766)