A. Infraction: A violation of the provisions of this chapter is an infraction and upon conviction shall be punishable as set forth in title 1, chapter 4, article A of this code.
B. Civil Penalties: Owners and tenants who fail to correct a violation of the provisions of this chapter applicable to them after notice of violation and expiration of the warning period shall be subject to a civil penalty in the amount of fifty dollars ($50.00) pursuant to title 1, chapter 4, article B of this code; provided that such penalty will be suspended if the responsible party shows evidence of compliance within thirty (30) days of issuance of the civil citation.
C. Other Remedies: This chapter may also be enforced by injunction, mandamus, judicial abatement or any other appropriate action in law or equity.
D. Daily Violations: Each day that any violation of this chapter continues shall be considered a separate offense for purposes of the penalties and remedies available to the city.
E. Compliance: Accumulation of penalties for violations, but not the obligation for payment of penalties already accrued, shall stop on correction of the violation.
F. Cumulative: Any one, all, or any combination of the foregoing penalties and remedies may be used to enforce the provisions of this chapter.
G. Civil Actions: A violation of this chapter shall not be deemed by virtue of such violation to constitute evidence of negligence or contributory negligence or comparative negligence in any civil action or proceeding for damages. A violation of this chapter shall also not constitute a defense in any civil action or proceeding involving a claim on an insurance policy.
(Ord. 2012-8, 2-7-2012)