(A) (1) Any person, firm, association, partnership, corporation or entity that violates any of the provisions of this chapter shall be deemed responsible for a municipal civil infraction, as defined by state statutes, which shall be punishable by a civil fine determined in accordance with the following schedule:
Minimum Fine | Maximum Fine | |
1st offense | $75 | $500 |
2nd offense | $150 | $500 |
3rd offense | $325 | $500 |
4th offense | $500 | $500 |
(2) Additionally, the violator shall pay costs, which may include all expenses, direct and indirect, to which the township has been put in connection with the municipal civil infraction. In no case, however, shall costs of less than $9 be ordered. In addition, the township shall have the right to proceed in any court of competent jurisdiction for the purpose of obtaining an injunction, restraining order or other appropriate remedy to compel compliance with this chapter. Each day that violation of this chapter continues to exist shall constitute a separate violation of this chapter.
(B) Notwithstanding division (A) above, the township may employ any remedy available at law or in equity to prevent or remedy a violation of any provision of this chapter.
(Prior Code, Ch. XXXV, § 5) (Ord. 2011-8, passed 5-9-2011)