§ 1-14. Presumption of responsibility.  


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  • The occupant of any premises, and the owner of unoccupied premises, upon which a violation of any provision of this Code or any ordinance is apparent, the owner of any object or material placed or remaining anywhere in violation thereof, and the occupant and owner of any premises served by any excavation, connection, or structure illegally made or erected, shall be deemed prima facie responsible for the violation so evidenced and subject to the penalty provided therefor.

(Code 1994, § 1-11; Code 2005, § 1-14)