Whoever constructs, erects, places or alters any obstruction without first obtaining a building permit as required in this chapter shall, upon being found liable therefore in a civil proceeding, be fined an amount not exceeding $1,000. Each day’s continuation of a violation of this section shall be deemed a separate and distinct offense, all of which may be brought together in a single action.

70 Del. Laws, c. 575, § ?17;