Criminal or civil penalty. Pursuant to the city's prosecutorial discretion, the city may enforce violations of the provisions of this chapter as criminal, civil or abatement actions.
(A) Misdemeanor. Any person who is violating any of the provisions of this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and subject to a fine of no less than $100 and no more than $500. Each and every day during which any such offence is committed, continued or allowed shall be a separate offense.
(B) Civil fine. Fine in an amount no less than $100 per day and no more than $500 per day. Each day of non-compliance shall constitute the imposition of per day fine for each day's violation, up to the following maximums. On first violation, the maximum total fine is $1,000. On a second violation that occurs within 12 months of the first violation, the maximum total fine for each person cited is $3,000. On a third violation that occurs within 12 months of the first violation, the maximum total fine shall be $5,000.
(Ord. 05-12-22-C, passed 6-9-2022)