12.58.040: PENALTIES:

   A.   Violation: Violation of section 12.58.030 of this chapter is a civil offense and shall be penalized as follows:

      1.   First offense: A warning but no fine.

      2.   Subsequent offenses: A civil fine in an amount equal to the penalty identified for a parking violation under section 12.56.190, "Parking Meters; Overtime Parking Prohibited", of this title.

   B.   Penalties: The civil penalties specified in subsection A of this section shall be assessed in accordance with section 12.56.550, “Unauthorized Use Of Streets, Parking Lots, And Other Areas; Penalties”, of this title.

   C.   Receipt Of Notice: As used in this section, "receipt of notice" means the affixing of a notice to the vehicle alleged to have been employed in a violation of this chapter, or by delivery of such notice to the owner or driver thereof.

   D.   Strict Liability Of Owner: Whenever any vehicle shall have been employed in a violation of this chapter, the person in whose name such vehicle is registered shall be strictly liable for such violation and the penalty therefor.

   E.   Appeal Procedures: A violation of this chapter may be appealed as an unauthorized use of the streets pursuant to section 12.56.570 of this title and is subject to subsection 12.56.570H of this title.

   F.   Outstanding Notices: Notices issued pursuant to this chapter shall be considered notices of unauthorized use of streets within the city for purposes of section 12.96.020 of this title. (Ord. 11-21, 2021: Ord. 38-13, 2013)