§ 3.4. Violations.

3.401. Complaints regarding violations. Whenever a violation of this ordinance occurs or is alleged to have occurred any person may file a written complaint. Such complaint stating fully the causes and basis thereof, shall be filed with the administrative official. He shall record properly such complaint, immediately investigate and take action thereon as provided by this ordinance.

3.402. Penalties for violations. Violation of the provisions of this ordinance or failure to comply with any of its requirements shall constitute a misdemeanor. Any person who violates this ordinance or fails to comply with any of its requirements shall, upon conviction thereof, be fined not less than $10.00 nor more than $25.00 or imprisoned for not more than 30 days, or both, and in addition shall pay all costs and expenses involved in the case. Each day such violation continues shall be considered a separate offense. The owner or tenant of any building, structure, premises, or part thereof, any architect, builder, contractor, agent or other person who commits, participates in, assists in, or maintains such violation may each be found guilty of a separate offense and suffer the penalties herein provided. Nothing herein contained shall prevent the city from taking such other lawful action as is necessary to prevent or remedy any violation, particularly action pursuant to R.S. 33:4728, this council [board of aldermen] adopting said provisions by reference and to the same extent as if copied herein in extension.