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22 <br /> which an appeal has not been filed, is guilty of a <br /> misdemeanor. Penalties- to be determined in accordance to <br /> Section 18 .5 . <br /> (b) Occupancy of a dwelling posted or placarded as provided in <br /> section 18 . 2 of this ordinance shall constitute a <br /> misdemeanor. Penalties to be determined in accordance to <br /> 18 .5 . <br /> 18.4 ABATEMENT OF VIOLATIONS . <br /> (a) Whenever a violation is denominated a misdemeanor under the <br /> provisions of this ordinance, the Public Officer, either in <br /> addition to or in lieu of other remedies, may initiate any <br /> appropriate action or proceeding to prevent, restrain, <br /> correct, or abate the violation or prevent the occupancy of <br /> the dwelling involved. <br /> 18. 5 PENALTIES - <br /> (a) Whenever the Public Officer finds that a building is Unfit <br /> for Human habitation or dangerous within the meaning of <br /> Section 14 .2 and has notified the owner to such effect and <br /> the time limit set by the Public Officer has expired, no <br /> person shall receive rentals, offer for rent, or occupy <br /> such dwelling. <br /> (b) Each day a violation exists as stated in Section 18 .5 (a) , <br /> each day shall be deemed a separate offence. <br /> (c) Any person violating the provisions shall be guilty of a <br /> misdemeanor and upon conviction such offender shall be <br /> punished by a fine of not more than fifty (50) dollars for <br /> each separate offense. <br /> ARTICLE XIX - CONTINUATION OF EXISTING USES. <br /> The legal use and occupancy of a dwelling existing on the date <br /> of adoption of this "Minimum Housing Code" may be continued <br /> without change provided that; (1) the dwelling complied with the <br /> State Building Codes and Regulations at time of construction; <br /> and, ( 2) the dwelling and premises thereof does not represent a <br /> threat to the general safety and welfare of the occupants or <br /> public. Any alteration, modification or change of use must <br /> comply with this ordinance and applicable State Building Codes, <br /> Rules and Regulations . <br /> The provisions of this ordinance shall apply to manufactured <br /> homes or mobile homes except when Federal or State construction <br /> and safety standards provide a standard other than as provided <br /> herein and when such mobile homes meet any such Federal and <br /> State construction and safety standards at the time of <br /> manufacture. <br />