(A) Criminal. In accordance with G.S. § 14-4(b), SL 2021-138 (effective December 1, 2021), violation of a parking ordinance is an infraction and may carry a maximum fine of $50.
(B) Civil. In accordance with § 10.99(B), Any person who violates any provision of this traffic code shall be subject to a civil fine of $50 per offense, unless a different amount is specifically stated herein.
(C) When a civil fine is accessed in accordance with division (B) above, and the violation is for parking in a lawful parking area, and the fine is paid by mid-night of the same date it was accessed, it shall be $25 per offense, for the first three offenses per vehicle, per calendar year. All subsequent violations shall be $50 per offense unless a higher amount is required in this chapter. This division (C) shall not apply to violations of § 72.02(B)(6) or (7).
(D) Civil. In accordance with § 10.99(B), any person who violates § 72.02
(B)(6) or (7) of this traffic code shall be subject to a civil fine of $250 per offense.
(E) A late fee in the amount of $25 shall be assessed when all fines levied by divisions (B) or (C) above are not paid in full within 30 days of the issuance of a citation for a violation.
(Ord. 22-02, passed 3-8-22; Am. Ord. 22-07, passed 4-19-22; Am. Ord. 22-16, passed 6-21-22)