(A) Violation of the provisions of this chapter or failure to comply with any of its requirements, including violations of conditions established in connection with grants of variance or special exceptions, shall constitute a misdemeanor. Any person who violates this chapter or fails to comply with any of its requirements shall, upon conviction thereof, be fined not less than $100 and not exceeding $500 or imprisoned for not more than two days, or both, and in addition, shall pay all costs and expenses that may be involved in the case. Each day a violation continues shall be considered a separate offense.
(B) The owner or tenant of any building, structure, premises, or part thereof, and any architect, builder, contractor, agent, or other person who commits, participates in, assists in, or maintains a violation may each be found guilty of a separate offense and suffer the penalties provided herein.
(C) Nothing herein contained shall prevent the city from taking such other lawful action as is necessary to prevent or remedy any violation.