The City, the complainant, or any person aggrieved by a violation of any provision of this chapter may at any time within one (1) year from the date of the alleged violation and in lieu of proceeding with the administrative process set forth in this chapter, apply to any court of competent jurisdiction for appropriate relief including, but not limited to:
(a) Injunctive relief or an order otherwise compelling compliance with this chapter;
(b) Compensatory damages and/or punitive damages;
(c) Reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs to complainant and/or the City as applicable; and/or
(d) Such other or further relief as is appropriate for the enforcement of this ordinance and elimination of violations thereof.
The City shall notify the complainant of all statutes of limitations for the filing of complaints in state and/or federal court.
(Ord. No. 162-A-2000. Passed 12-4-00, eff. 12-14-00 without the signature of the Mayor)