A. Misdemeanor: Any person convicted of violation of this chapter is guilty of a misdemeanor which is punishable by a maximum possible fine of seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00) and ten dollars ($10.00) court costs, with a minimum fine of three hundred dollars ($300.00).
B. Civil Contempt: If the property owner fails to comply with an order of abatement, the court may also assess a fine for civil contempt in an amount of not more than two hundred dollars ($200.00) per day of noncompliance (whether the nuisance was abated by the property owner after the time limits expired, or remains unabated) for each day that the nuisance continued unabated after the time limits specified in the order of abatement until the removal was completed.
C. Costs Of Abatement: In the event the Municipality seeks the imposition of fees for the costs of abatement, a copy of the petition shall be served upon the property owner by ordinary mail and a hearing date set to determine the appropriate amount of fines or charges. (Ord. 02-10-003, 1-2-2002; amd. Ord. 2020-003, 4-21-2020)