(Amended by Ord. No. 186,366, Eff. 10/31/19.)
A. Criminal and Civil Sanctions.
1. Misdemeanor. Every violation of this article is punishable as a misdemeanor unless such violation or failure to comply is declared therein to be an infraction. A misdemeanor shall be punishable as follows:
(a) A misdemeanor shall be punishable by a fine of not more than $1,000 or by imprisonment in the County Jail for a period of not more than six months, or by both such fine and imprisonment.
2. Infraction. Violation of any provision of this article that is provided herein to be an infraction shall be punishable as follows:
(a) Every violation that is charged as an infraction is punishable by a fine not to exceed $200 for the first violation and $250 for the second violation of the same provision occurring at any time after the first violation. Any subsequent violation(s) of the same provision, occurring any time after the second violation of the same provision, shall be punishable as a misdemeanor.
3. Administrative Citation. Violation of any provision of this article may be punishable as a criminal offense or by the issuance of an Administrative Citation. An Administrative Citation shall be assessed the following administrative fines:
(a) An administrative fine of $250 for a first violation;
(b) An administrative fine of $500 for a second violation; and
(c) An administrative fine of $1,000 for a third violation and $1,000 for each subsequent violation.
B. Violations Deemed A Public Nuisance. In addition to the penalties provided in this section, any condition caused or permitted to exist in violation of any provision of this article shall be deemed a public nuisance, and may be summarily abated by the City.
C. Continuing Violation. Unless otherwise provided, a person shall be deemed guilty of a separate offense for each and every day a violation of this article is committed, continued, or permitted by the person, and shall be punishable accordingly as herein provided.