A. Any person violating any of the provisions of this code shall be guilty of an ordinance violation.
B. Each day a violation of this code is committed or permitted to continue shall constitute a separate offense.
C. Except in cases where a different punishment is prescribed by statute or a specific section of this code, any person convicted of an ordinance violation shall be punished by a fine not to exceed the maximum penalty allowed under I.C. 36-1-3-8(10), or applicable subsequent statutory provision, as the same may be amended from time to time.
D. The city may bring a civil action to enjoin any person from:
1. Violating any ordinance regulation or prohibiting a condition or use of property: or
2. Engaging in conduct without a license if an ordinance requires a license to engage in the conduct.
E. The court may suspend all or any part of a penalty imposed for an ordinance violation and may require a condition of such suspension that the defendant shall perform uncompensated work that benefits the community.
F. The city may recover all court costs, reasonable attorney fees, and other expenses or costs associated with enforcement of the Columbus Municipal Code. (Ord. 3-2024 § 1, 2024; Prior code § 1-9)