§ 122-375. Violations and penalties.

(a)

Public nuisance. Any building or structure which is erected, altered, converted, or used, or any use of premises or land which is begun or changed subsequent to the passage of this chapter and in violation of any of the provisions of this chapter is hereby declared to be a public nuisance per se, and may be abated by order of the city council, subject to appeal to any court of competent jurisdiction.

(b)

Blight violation. A person who violates any provision of this chapter is responsible for a blight violation, subject to payment of a civil fine and costs as set forth in section 71-73. Repeat offenses under this chapter shall be subject to increased fines and costs as set forth in section 71-73. A person who violates this chapter is also subject to enforcement by the procedures, costs, and penalties set forth in Section 1-15 of the Ypsilanti City Code for blight violations.

(c)

Owner responsibility. The owner of any building, structure or premises or part thereof, where any condition in violation of this chapter shall exist or shall be created, and who has assisted knowingly in the commission of such violation, shall be guilty of a separate offense and upon conviction thereof shall be liable for the fines provided in this chapter.

(d)

Each day separate offense. Each and every day during which a violation of this chapter shall exist shall constitute a separate offense.

(e)

Rights and remedies are cumulative. The rights and remedies provided in this chapter are cumulative and are in addition to any other remedies provided by law.

(f)

Rights and remedies preserved, no waiver. Any failure or omission to enforce the provisions of this chapter, and any failure or omission to prosecute any violations of this chapter, shall not constitute a waiver of any rights and remedies provided by this chapter or by law, and shall not constitute a waiver of nor prevent any further prosecution of violations of this chapter.

(g)

Money received from penalties. All money received from penalties assessed shall be placed in the city's general fund.