A. Designations As Municipal Infractions: Any violation of this code, with the exception of any violation which is a felony or misdemeanor under state law or which is in violation of the following chapters, articles and/or sections, is a municipal infraction:
Code Location | Subject | |
Code Location | Subject | |
Title 5, chapter 1 | General traffic provisions | |
Title 5, chapter 2 | Parking regulations | |
Title 5, chapter 5 | Noise control, motor vehicles | |
Title 6, chapter 3 | General offenses | |
Title 6, chapter 4, article A | Dogs | |
Title 6, chapter 4, article B | Cats | |
Title 6, chapter 4, article D | Livestock and fowl | |
Title 6, chapter 5 | Curfew | |
Section 7-2-1 | Sidewalk cleaning | |
(Ord. 89-4, 4-3-1989; amd. Ord. 97-4, 3-17-1997; Ord. 04-05, 5-21-2001; Ord. 13-09, 9-16-2013; Ord. 13-10, 10-7-2013)
B. Civil Penalties: Unless another civil penalty is provided elsewhere in this code for a specific violation, a municipal infraction is a civil offense punishable as provided in the following schedule of civil penalties: (Ord. 88-10, 12-5-1988)
Schedule Of Civil Penalties | |
First offense | $100.00 |
Second offense | 250.00 |
Third and subsequent offenses | 500.00 |
(Ord. 06-05, 7-10-2006)
C. Each Day Separate Offense: Each day that a municipal infraction occurs and/or is permitted to exist constitutes a separate offense.
D. Alternative Relief: Seeking a civil penalty as authorized in this chapter does not preclude the city from seeking alternative relief from the court in the same action. Such alternative relief may include, but is not limited to, an order for abatement or injunctive relief. (Ord. 88-10, 12-5-1988)