§ 4-306 JURISDICTION.

   The Mayor and Chief of Police of the municipality are directed to enforce this municipal code against all nuisances. The jurisdiction of the Mayor, Chief of Police and court shall extend to, and the territorial application of this chapter shall include, all territory adjacent to the limits of the municipality within two miles thereof and all territory within the corporate limits.

(2005 Code, § 4-306)

ARTICLE 4: PENAL PROVISIONS

Section

   4-401   Violation; penalty

   4-402   Abatement of nuisance

§ 4-401 VIOLATION; PENALTY.

   Any person who violates any of the prohibitions or provisions of any article or section of this chapter shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor. Unless otherwise specified in the particular article or section for which the person stands convicted of violating, the penalty for such violation shall be in any amount not to exceed $300 in the discretion of the court.

(2005 Code, § 4-401)

§ 4-402 ABATEMENT OF NUISANCE.

   (A)   Whenever a nuisance exists as defined in this chapter, the municipality may proceed by a suit in equity to enjoin and abate the same, in the manner provided by law.

   (B)   Whenever, in any action, it is established that a nuisance exists, the court may together with the fine or penalty imposed, enter an order of abatement as a part of the judgment in the case.

(2005 Code, § 4-402)