(A) Any violation of a section of this chapter that is specifically designated as an infraction shall be punishable as provided in G.S. § 14-4; provided, however, any person found responsible for an infraction pursuant to the prima facie rule of evidence for the enforcement of parking regulations found in G.S. § 20-162.1 shall be subject to a penalty of not more than $5.
(B) There shall be an established civil penalty in the amount of $5 for each violation specified in this chapter. This civil penalty may be recovered by the city in a civil action in the nature of debt if the offender does not pay the penalty within the time period prescribed by this section. When the city receives proper payment of a parking ticket within seven days of the issuance of the ticket, the owner’s liability thereunto shall be discharged. If payment is not received within seven days of the issuance of the parking ticket, such ticket shall be considered delinquent and shall be subject to an additional penalty of $5 plus court costs necessary to insure collection. The parking citation shall have printed upon its face a statement that “payment is due within seven days from the date of issuance; failure to comply will result in an additional penalty of $5 and court costs.” Acceptance and payment of the additional penalty by the vehicle’s owner shall be deemed a full and final release of any and all claims or right of action arising out of the parking violation.
(C) The ordinance provisions in this chapter may be enforced by any one, all, or a combination of the remedies authorized by this section.
(D) Each day’s continuing violation of an ordinance provision in this chapter shall be a separate and distinct offense.
(Ord., passed 2-6-92; Am. Ord. 04 ORD 1-18, passed 1-11-18; Am. Ord. 36 ORD 12-21, passed 12-9-21)