(A) Any person who operates a sidewalk cafe or outdoor seating on public sidewalks or public property, without a permit, or who shall violate any of the provisions of this chapter shall be responsible for a municipal civil infraction, punishable by a civil fine of not more than $500 and the costs of prosecution.
(B) The City Council may establish the amount of a civil fine for a municipal civil infraction that may be paid at the city violations bureau for violations of this chapter, except that all violations alleging operating without a permit and other violations in excess of three in any calendar year may be handled by the district court.
(C) The city may suspend or revoke any permit issued, or deny the issuance of a permit as provided in § 119.06 regardless of whether the operator has been cited, paid a civil fine, or been found responsible for a violation of this chapter pursuant to this section.
(Ord. passed 4-12-05)