A. Violation Unlawful. It is unlawful and declared a public nuisance for any person to violate any provision of this chapter.
B. Criminal Penalties. Any person who violates any provision of this chapter is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of up to $1,000, or by imprisonment in the county jail not exceeding six months, or by both such fine and imprisonment, except the city attorney may prosecute a violation of this chapter as an infraction, in his or her discretion, in which event such violation is punishable in accordance with the penalties set forth in paragraph (c) of Section 1.16.010 of this code.
C. Administrative Penalties. Any person who violates any provision of this chapter may be issued an administrative penalty in accordance with this section or Chapter 8.13 of this code.
1. Appeal and Collection of Penalty. The enforcement official's administrative penalty may be appealed in the manner provided in Chapter 8.13 of this code. Any administrative penalty may be collected as provided in Chapter 8.13 of this code.
2. Fine for Non-Residential Properties. For any non-residential properties subject to this chapter, the initial penalty shall be $2,500. If the violation continues after the compliance date in the administrative citation or any extension period granted by the city, a second administrative penalty in the amount of $5,000 may be issued. If the violation continues after the compliance date in the second administrative citation or any extension period granted by the city, a third administrative penalty in the amount of $25,000 may be issued. For any residential properties subject to this chapter, the penalties shall be in the amounts set forth in Section 1.16.010 of this code.
D. Civil or Equitable Enforcement. Nothing in this chapter prevents the city attorney from bringing a civil or equitable action, at his or her discretion, to seek the abatement of any violation of this code.
E. Ongoing Violations. Each and every day a violation is maintained, caused, aided, abetted, concealed, suffered, or permitted is a separate offense.
F. Remedies Cumulative. The remedies, procedures, and penalties provided by this chapter are cumulative to each other and to any other available under city, state, or federal law.
G. Joint and Several Liability. The duties and liabilities specified in this chapter are joint and several among and between all owners. (Ord. 2023-11-1545 § 11 (part), 2023)