(A) In addition to the payment of the actual costs as provided in § 6-302 of this article, any person, firm or corporation who fails to cut weeds, grass and other rank growth of vegetation or remove litter, or both, as required by this article shall pay the following penalties:
(1) For the first violation: a penalty in the sum of $100;
(2) For the second violation: a penalty in the sum of $200; and
(3) For the third violation and each subsequent violation thereafter: a penalty in the sum of $300.
(B) In the event any person, firm or corporation fails to pay the penalty herein provided the city may assess such penalty upon the property in the same manner as other special taxes for improvements are levied and assessed, or the city may sue any such person or persons in any court of competent jurisdiction for the amount of the penalty due and payable under the terms and provisions of this section, and may recover a judgment against such person or persons for the amount so due, together with interest.
(2005 Code, § 6-304)