§ 56-34. Violations.

(a)

It shall be unlawful for any person to:

(1)

Use, occupy, maintain or own any premises which fails to comply with the requirements of divisions 2 through 5, inclusive, of this article, or to cause or permit such use, occupancy, maintenance or ownership, unless this code expressly excepts that person from having to comply with the requirement.

(2)

Enter, occupy, remain or permit or cause any other person to enter, occupy or remain in any building or structure which has been posted as unfit for human occupancy under section 56-314 unless such person's presence is authorized by the director pursuant to section 56-316.

(3)

Remove or deface any order to vacate which is posted upon any premises.

(4)

Permit a building which has been temporarily closed under section 56-317 to remain vacant and unrepaired for more than 150 days after the date of issuance of the order to vacate.

(5)

Fail, neglect or refuse to obey any subpoena or final order of the property maintenance appeals board.

(6)

Refuse to admit an authorized person into a structure or premises when such person is in lawful possession of a search warrant authorizing entry into such building or structure.

(b)

Every day that a violation continues shall be considered a separate offense, for which the violator may be arrested, tried and convicted without necessity for further notice.

(Code of Gen. Ords. 1967, § 20.4; Ord. No. 47717, 4-22-77; Ord. No. 51150, 2-22-80; Ord. No. 59593, 7-3-86; Ord. No. 63792, 3-30-89; Ord. No. 981398, § 1, 12-17-98)