1. Any person violating any provisions of this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be punished for each offense by a fine not exceeding two hundred dollars ($200.00) or by imprisonment not to exceed thirty (30) days.
2. In addition to the penalty in subsection 1. above, a violation of this chapter shall also be a civil offense and shall subject the offender to a civil penalty in the amount of fifty dollars ($50.00) per day that the violation continues. Any person violating this chapter shall be issued a written citation. The penalty shall be paid to the City of Claremont within seventy-two (72) hours from the time of issuance of the written citation.
3. Each day’s continuing violation shall be a separate and distinct offense.
4. In addition to the penalties imposed under 1. and 2. above, the provisions of this chapter may also be enforced through equitable remedies issued by a court of competent jurisdiction including injunction and order of abatement.
5. This chapter may be enforced by any one, all or a combination of the remedies authorized herein. (Ord. of 12-7-04, No. 37-02)