(A) Violations of the rules and regulations set forth in this chapter shall constitute a civil offense and an enforcement officer may issue a citation to the person found to be in violation of these sections of the chapter, in accordance with the applicable procedures set forth in Ch. 92 of this code of ordinances. In the event a citation is issued, the citation shall bear a civil penalty in accordance with the fines established in division (B) below, the costs of abatement, or both.
(B) Violations of this chapter which have been designated as enforceable as civil offenses shall be subject to a fine of $250 and a maximum civil fine of $500 if the citation is contested in accordance with the applicable procedures set forth in Ch. 92 of this code of ordinances. Each day shall be considered a separate offense.
(C) The remedies listed in this section are not exclusive of any other remedies available under any applicable federal, state or local law and it is within the discretion of the city to seek cumulative remedies. The city may recover all attorney's fees, court costs and other expenses associated with enforcement of this chapter, including sampling and monitoring expenses.
(1984 Code, § 50.99) (Ord. O-83-85, passed 12-3-1985; Ord. O-7-87, passed 2-17-1987; Ord. O-54-90, passed 10-30-1990; Ord. O-13-94, passed 4-12-1994; Ord. O-14-22, passed 8-9-2022)