(A) First offense. A fine of $50, if paid within 30 days of citation; and additional $50 if not paid within 30 days of citation, plus interest at the rate of 1% per month, compounded monthly.
(B) Second offense. A fine of $100, if paid within 30 days of citation; and additional $100 if not paid within 30 days of citation, plus interest at the rate of 1% per month, compounded monthly.
(C) Third offense. A fine of $500, if paid within 30 days of citation; and additional $500 if not paid within 30 days of citation, plus interest at the rate of 1% per month, compounded monthly.
(D) Other fees and costs. Nothing in this section will affect the imposition of attorney fees or legal costs and this section does not repeal the imposition of the same in prior ordinances or ordinances that may be enacted and ordained after this section is enacted or ordained.
(E) Unlawful conduct. Any person violating § 92.06 shall be fined not less than $100 nor more than $250 for a first offense within a two-year period. Any person violating any provision § 92.06 a second time within a two-year period shall be fined not less than $250 nor more than $500 and/or imprisoned for a period not exceeding 60 days. Any person violating any provision of § 92.06 a third time within a two-year period shall be fined not less than $500 and/or imprisoned for a period not exceeding 180 days. Each separate occurrence or each day such violation is committed or permitted to continue shall constitute a separate offense. It shall be a defense for an owner, lessee or occupant of any premises involved in an offense by some other party, if there is posted on said property a sign adequately noticeable in size (no larger than 12 square feet), which contains sufficient warnings as to the criminal liability applicable for noise pollution violations. Said sign shall not contain any other messages such as advertising for said business.
(Ord. 4-86, passed 6-2-1986; Ord. 12-2006, passed 9-5-2006; Ord. 6-2011, passed 5-2-2011)