§ 2-15. Stop orders.

A. 

Whenever the Building Commissioner has reasonable grounds to believe that work on or in any building or structure is being performed in violation of the provisions of the applicable building laws, ordinances or regulations, or not in conformity with the provisions of an application, plans or specifications on the basis of which a building permit was issued, or in an unsafe and dangerous manner, he shall notify the owner of the property, the owner's agent, the lessee of the property, the tenant of the property, or the person performing the work to suspend all building activities until the stop order has been rescinded. Such order and notice shall be in writing, shall state the conditions under which the work may be resumed and may be served upon a person whom it is directed either by delivering it personally to him, or by posting the same upon a conspicuous portion of the building under construction and sending a copy of same by registered or certified mail.

B. 

Penalties for offenses. Any person, association, firm, or corporation which violates this section or assists in the violation of this section shall be guilty of a violation, punishable:

(1) 

By a fine of not less than $1,000 and not exceeding $5,000 or by imprisonment for a period not to exceed 15 days, or both, for conviction of a first offense.

(2) 

By a fine of not less than $5,000 nor more than $10,000 or by imprisonment for a period not to exceed 15 days, or both, for conviction of the second offense.

(3) 

By a fine of not less than $10,000 nor more than $20,000 or by imprisonment for a period not to exceed 15 days, or both, for conviction of the third or subsequent offense of a series of offenses, all of which were committed within a period of five years.

Amended 4-2-2002 by L.L. No. 4-2002; 5-21-2019 by L.L. No. 9-2019