1. The demolition or removal of a historic resource without the appropriate permit shall constitute a misdemeanor and shall be punishable accordingly.

2. The City is authorized to institute a civil action against any person or group of persons who demolishes a designated historic resource without a demolition permit to recover up to 20 percent of the current real market value of the subject property as determined by the Deschutes County Assessor or in the event that the property is sold or conveyed for profit to recover the difference between the sales price and the purchase price by the property owner. [Ord. NS-2236, 2015; Ord. NS-2226, 2014; Ord. NS-1970, 2005. Formerly 10.20.170]