(A) Any person violating any of the provisions of this chapter shall be subject to criminal prosecution pursuant to G.S. § 14-4, and any such person found guilty of such violation shall be guilty of misdemeanor and subject to a fine of not more than $500 or imprisonment for not more than 30 days pursuant to that same statute.
(B) Any person violating any of the provisions of this chapter shall also be subject to the imposition by citation of civil penalty for each such violation in the amount of $500 which shall be paid in full within 72 hours of the service of the citation in accordance with G.S. § 153A-123.
(C) Any person violating any of the provisions of this chapter shall further be subject to the county enforcing the provisions of this chapter by applying to a court of competent jurisdiction in the general court of justice for equitable relief including, but not limited to, mandatory or prohibitory injunctions and/or orders of abatement in accordance with G.S. § 153A-123.
(D) Each day a violation shall be considered a separate and distinct offense for the purpose of the enforcement of this chapter.
(E) Failure to make payment and correct the violation within the 72-hour period will result in an additional fine of $100 per day for a total of 15 days.
(Ord. passed 7-20-98)