(A) In accordance with G.S. § 160A-175, and unless this code of ordinances provides otherwise, violation of any provision hereof shall be a misdemeanor as provided in G.S. § 14-4, punishable upon conviction by a fine not exceeding $50 or by imprisonment not exceeding 30 days. An ordinance may provide by express statement that the maximum fine or term or imprisonment to be imposed for its violation shall be some figure or number of days less than the maximum penalties prescribed by G.S. § 14-4.
(B) By express statement, an ordinance contained herein may provide for its enforcement by other remedies, as authorized in G.S. § 160-175, including the imposition of civil fines, the ordering of appropriate equitable relief, including injunctions or a combination of remedies.
(C) An ordinance may provide, when appropriate, that each day's continuing violation shall be a separate and distinct offense.
(1987 Code, § 1-1-06)
Statutory reference:
Authorizing municipalities to employ alternate remedies in the enforcement of local ordinances, see G.S. § 160A-175