§ 114.999 PENALTY.

   (A)   Any person violating any provision of this chapter for which no specific penalty is prescribed shall be subject to § 10.999 of this code of ordinances.

   (B)   Notwithstanding any other provision in §§ 114.001 through 114.009 of this chapter, any person or party who violates any provision of §§ 114.001 through 114.009 of this chapter shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, may be imprisoned for a period not to exceed six months, be fined in an amount not exceeding $1,000 if the defendant is an individual, or the greater amount of $2,000, in the event the defendant is a corporation, association or partnership, or be both so imprisoned and fined.

(Prior Code, § 14.15.100)

   (C)   (1)   Remedies cumulative. The remedies provided for herein for failure to comply with §§ 114.020 through 114.028 of this chapter may be cumulative and in addition to any other remedy at law or equity.

      (2)   Continuing annual calls for police service greater than or equal to two calls per unit. It is a violation of §§ 114.020 through 114.028 of this chapter, if after imposition of all of the requirements of § 114.025(C) of this chapter for a period of one year, the annual calls for service to the transient lodging facility continue to be greater than or equal to two per year. Violation of this division (C)(2) may result in the denial, suspension or revocation of a business license or lodging permit.

      (3)   Nuisance abatement. The Community and Economic Development Department may seek legal or equitable relief to enjoin any acts or practices and abate any condition which may constitute a nuisance or a violation of §§ 114.020 through 114.028 of this chapter.

      (4)   Penalties. Any transient lodging facility that fails to comply with any duty imposed under §§ 114.020 through 114.028 of this chapter may face suspension, denial or revocation of a lodging permit and/or business license.

(Prior Code, § 14.16.110)

(Ord. 20-20, passed 11-5-2020)