When no other criminal or civil penalty is otherwise imposed in this code of ordinances, any act constituting a violation of the provisions within this code of ordinances or a failure to comply with any of its requirements shall subject the offender to a civil penalty of $100 for each day the violation continues. If the offender fails to pay this penalty within ten days of being cited for a violation, the penalty may be recovered by the village in a civil action in the nature of a debt.
(Ord. 2022-03, passed 4-25-22)
Statutory reference:
For provisions concerning enforcement of ordinances, see G.S. § 160A-175
For similar state law, see G.S. § 14-4(a)