(1) Unless otherwise stated herein on the schedule of penalties, village enforcement of any penalty for violation of any provision in this chapter shall be nonexclusive and shall not restrict further enforcement pursuant to G.S. 14-4. Failure to satisfy any civil penalty assessed pursuant to this chapter within the prescribed time may be recovered by the village in a civil action in the nature of debt pursuant to G.S. 160A-175.
(2) Penalties for violation of this chapter shall be set forth on a schedule adopted from time to time by resolution of Village Council. Any violation not specified on said table shall be subject to a penalty of $50.00 pursuant to G.S. 160A-175 and shall be exempt from prosecution under G.S. 14-4.
(3) Any continuing violation hereof shall be deemed a separate offense subject to fine for each calendar day during or on which the violation shall continue.
(4) The civil penalty shall be paid during regular business hours at the office of the Village Clerk or online at the village website (www.villagebhi.org/payments) within 48 hours of issuance of the civil citation. Violation of this section shall be exempt from prosecution pursuant to G.S. 14-4.
(Ord. of 2019, 10-15-2019)