(A) The officers of the Town Police Department shall attach to vehicles parked in violation of this chapter a notice to the owner or operator thereof that the vehicle has been parked in violation of this chapter or, in the alternative, shall personally deliver or tender the notice to the owner or operator.
(B) (1) A person who violates the provisions of this chapter commits a class E ordinance violation, and a fine shall be entered against the violator.
(2) For the purpose of this section, the following definition shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
BUSINESS DAY. Monday through Friday, excluding town holidays.
(C) In lieu of any person being charged in court for a violation of this chapter, the person may appear in person or by attorney or agent in the office of the Town Clerk-Treasurer within ten days after the issuance of a notice and admit liability for the payment of the fine provided by this section and tender the sum owed. The payment of a fine is an acknowledgment of a violation of this chapter, and the Clerk-Treasurer shall issue a receipt to the violator acknowledging payment therefor.
(D) If a person alleged to have violated this chapter fails to pay the sum owed to the Clerk-Treasurer as provided in this section, the person shall be charged in court for the violation. The fine shall be recovered in an action in the name of the corporate town in any court having competent jurisdiction. This chapter shall be enforced by the town through its Attorney.
(1985 Code, § 443-50) (Ord. 79-5, passed 1-21-1980; Ord. 79-6, passed 1-21-1980; Am. Ord. passed 6-15-1981; Am. Ord. 93-6, passed 7-21-1993; Am. Ord. 06-16, passed 9-11-2006) Penalty, see § 10.99