§ 117.99. PENALTY.

(A) Any person who violates any provision of this chapter shall be deemed guilty of a Class B misdemeanor and imposition of a civil penalty of fifty dollars ($50.00) per day for each day the property is in violation of the chapter. Each day of violation constitutes a separate offense.

(B) The city shall possess a lien on property for all fines, penalties, charges, past-due amounts, fees, attorney fees, and all other reasonable costs associated with enforcing this chapter, and the placing of a lien on a parcel of real property pursuant to this code. The lien shall be superior to and have priority over all other liens filed subsequently, except state, county, school board and city taxes.

(C) Failure to register property and pay the registration fee in accordance with this chapter, or revocation, suspension, or denial of said registration license, may constitute grounds for denial of or revocation of any and all other licenses and privileges to do business in the city, including, but not limited to, the occupational license.

(Ord. 2016-03-01, passed 4-14-16)