Upon discovery of any junk or junk vehicle located upon private property in violation of Section 51.03, the City, within five (5) days, may initiate abatement procedures as outlined in Sections 50.03 through 50.11. Alternatively, the City may issue a municipal infraction citation pursuant to Chapter 4 of this Code of Ordinances. A violation of Section 51.03 is a municipal infraction punishable by civil penalty in the amount as provided for by Section 4.03. Each day that a violation occurs or is permitted to exist constitutes a separate defense.
(Code of Iowa, Sec. 364.12[3a])