A. Any violation of any provision of this chapter constitutes a civil violation under AMC Title 20 for which a monetary penalty may be assessed and abatement may be required as provided therein.

B. This chapter must not be construed to relieve from or lessen the responsibility of any person owning any land or building, or constructing or modifying any subdivisions in the city for damages to anyone injured or damaged either in person or property by any defect therein; nor may the city or any agent thereof be held as assuming such liability by reason of preliminary or final approval or by issuance of any permits or certificates authorized herein. (Ord. 3040 § 2 (Att. A), 2019)