A. The performance of alterations, replacement, demolitions, repairs, moving or excavation of a landmark without a required certificate of appropriateness shall be designated as an infraction.

B. Any person cited for violation of this chapter, shall be subject to a penalty amount not to exceed $500.00 per day. Each day for which a violation or failure to comply occurs may constitute a separate offense; provided, however, that no penalty shall be imposed for any violation or failure to comply which occurs during the pendency of legal proceedings filing in any court challenging the validity of the provision or provisions of this chapter as to which such violation or failure to comply is charged.

C. Infraction under this chapter may be issued by a holder of a limited commission under LMC 2.14.110 and 2.14.120.

D. All violations of this chapter are detrimental to the public health, safety and welfare and are public nuisances. All conditions that are determined after review by the City to be in violation of this chapter are subject to abatement. [Ord. 578 § 1, 2014; Ord. 251 § 1, 2000.]