(A) Authority. An administrator shall have the power to administer and enforce the provisions of this chapter and assess penalties as may be required as allowed by governing law.
(B) Penalties. Any person or entity violating any provision of this chapter shall be subject to a fine of not less than $40, nor more than $2,000. Each day that a violation of this chapter continues after due notice shall constitute a separate offense. Any person or entity in violation of this chapter, having been assessed a fine for such violation, shall not be relieved of any of the other enforcement provisions of this chapter such as abatement, assessment of expenses and/or liens.
(C) Other remedies. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed as a waiver of the city’s right to bring a civil action to enforce the provisions of this chapter, and to seek remedies as allowed by law, including, but not limited to, injunctive relief, civil damages and all other relief allowed by applicable law.
(D) Criminal action. A violation of this chapter shall be a Class C misdemeanor punishable under state law. After expiration of the ten-day period given in a notice, the city may issue a misdemeanor citation for any violation of this chapter and institute Municipal Court proceedings in connection therewith. Prosecution in Municipal Court is in addition to other remedies provided in this chapter.
(Ord. 20130917B, passed 9-17-2013)