In addition to any lien or penalty afforded by law, any act constituting a violation of the provisions of this code or a failure to comply with any of its requirements shall subject the offender to a civil penalty of $50, or any lesser amount if so stated in the citation. If the offender fails to remedy the violation and pay any civil penalty within ten days after being cited for said violation (or within the time prescribed by a citation if it provides for a longer period of time than ten days), the civil penalty may be recovered in a civil action in the nature of a debt. Each day that any violation continues, regardless of the date of notice, shall be considered a separate offense for purposes of the penalties and remedies specified in this section. In such an event, civil penalties begin to accrue from the date of the first notice of violation. For continuing violations, the initial citation and requirement that the civil penalty be paid within the time prescribed therein shall be the only notice required to be given; and shall be deemed to be an on-going citation and notice for continuing violations after the date of the citation.
(Ord. passed 2-13-2024)