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19 <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 />