A. Citation: Any police, fire or Code Enforcement Officer of the City who discovers an accumulation of trash or weeds upon any premises within the corporate limits of the City may issue a criminal citation to the owner or occupant of the premises as defined by section of this chapter for any violation in this chapter.
B. Violation: Any person convicted of violating this section shall be punished by a fine of not less than two hundred dollars ($200.00) nor more than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), or up to ten (10) days' imprisonment, or by both such fine and imprisonment. In addition, the court may impose a term of community service not to exceed twenty (20) hours.
C. Second Or Subsequent Violation: Upon a second or subsequent violation, of this section, said offender shall be punished by a fine of not less than three hundred dollars ($300.00) nor more than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), or up to thirty (30) days' imprisonment, or by both such fine and imprisonment. In addition, the court may impose a term of community service not to exceed forty (40) hours.
D. Abatement By City: In addition to any criminal penalties imposed, the City may abate the nuisance in accordance with the procedures set forth herein. (Ord. 1194, 9-13-2016)