18.54.100   VIOLATIONS-MISDEMEANOR.
   Failure to comply with any requirement of this chapter shall constitute a violation of this chapter. In addition to any other remedies provided by law or set forth in this chapter, operation of a sex-oriented business by any person, including licensees and/or their agents and employees, independent contractors and/or volunteers, without a valid sex-oriented business permit authorizing said operation shall be a misdemeanor punishable as set forth in Section 1.01.370 (Violations of Code–Penalty) of Chapter 1.01 (Code Adoption and Construction). Violations of this chapter, other than a operation of a sex-oriented business without a permit, shall not constitute a misdemeanor or infraction, but may be enforced by any other remedy at law or equity. In addition to any other available remedy, any establishment operated, conducted or maintained contrary to the provisions of this chapter is unlawful and a public nuisance, and the City Attorney may commence an action or actions, proceeding or proceedings, for the abatement, removal and enjoinment thereof in the manner provided by law, and shall take such other steps and shall apply to such court or courts as may have jurisdiction to grant such relief as will abate or remove such sex-oriented-oriented business and restrain and enjoin any person from operating, conducting or maintaining such an establishment contrary to the provisions of this chapter. Neither the provisions of this section, nor any other provision of this chapter, is intended to authorize, legalize, or permit the establishment, operation or maintenance of any business, building, or use which violates any City ordinance or any statute of the State of California regarding public nuisances, unlawful or indecent exposure, sexual conduct, lewdness, obscene or harmful matter, or the exhibition or public display thereof. (Ord. 5920 § 1 (part); June 8, 2004.)