A. Penalty for Infraction. Unless otherwise specified by this chapter, an infraction is punishable by:
1. A fine not exceeding one hundred dollars ($100.00) for a first violation;
2. A fine not exceeding two hundred dollars ($200.00) for a second violation of the same chapter of this code within one year; and
3. A fine not exceeding five hundred dollars ($500.00) for each additional violation of the same chapter of this code within one year.
B. Elevation to Misdemeanor. Any offense which would otherwise be an infraction is a misdemeanor if the defendant has been convicted of the same offense three or more times within the twelve (12) month period immediately preceding the commission of the offense and such convictions are alleged in the accusatory pleadings. For this purpose, a bail forfeiture shall be deemed to be a conviction of the offense charged.
C. Civil Penalty. Any person who violates any provision of this chapter is liable for a civil penalty of not less than five hundred dollars ($500.00) nor more than five thousand dollars ($5,000.00) for each day, or part thereof, such violation occurs. The city attorney is authorized to bring a civil action in any court of competent jurisdiction to recover such civil penalties for the city.
D. Penalty for Misdemeanor. Unless otherwise specified by this chapter, a misdemeanor is punishable by a fine not exceeding one thousand dollars ($1,000.00), imprisonment for a term not exceeding six months, or by both such fine and imprisonment.
E. Continuing Violation. Each and every day a violation of this chapter continues shall constitute a separate offense. The person committing or permitting such offenses may be charged with a separate offense for each such violation and punished accordingly. (Prior code § 16.01.135)