(A) The provisions of this chapter may be enforced by the Code of Ordinance Enforcement Board established in §§ 33.180 et seq., or in the alternative, the Christian County District Court. The decision on where the ordinance will be enforced shall be at the city's discretion.
(B) Any person violating any of the provisions of this chapter shall be charged with a misdemeanor and/or violation in the event this chapter is enforced through the Christian County District Court. If charged and enforced through the Code of Ordinance Enforcement Board, created in §§ 33.180 et seq., the offense shall be a civil offense. A first offense shall result in a fine of not greater than $400. A second offense shall result in a fine of not greater than $600. All other offenses shall result in a fine of not greater than $1,000. Each day that a violation continues shall constitute a separate offense.
(C) This chapter and the foregoing penalties shall not be construed to limit or deny the right of the city or any person to such equitable legal remedies as may be available by law.
(Ord. 26-94, passed 11-15-1994; Ord. 30-2002, passed 12-17-2002; Ord. 27-2023, passed 7-18-2023)