(A) Any person, firm, association, partnership, corporation or governmental entity who violates any of the provisions of this subchapter shall be deemed to be responsible for a municipal civil infraction as defined by Michigan Statute which shall be punishable by a civil fine determined in accordance with the following schedule:
Minimum Fine | Maximum Fine | |
1st offense within 3-year period* | $150 | $500 |
2nd offense within 3-year period* | 250 | 500 |
3rd offense within 3-year period* | 325 | 500 |
4th or more offense within 3-year * period | 500 | 500 |
*Determined on the basis of the date of commission of the offense(s). | ||
(B) Additionally, the violator shall pay costs which may include all expenses, direct and indirect, to which Silver Creek Township has been put in connection with the municipal civil infraction. In no case, however, shall costs of less than $10 nor more than $500 be ordered. In addition, the township shall have the right to proceed in any court of competent jurisdiction for the purpose of obtaining an injunction, restraining order, or other appropriate remedy to compel compliance with this subchapter. Each day that a violation exists shall constitute a separate offense.
(Ord. 21-05, passed 7-14-2021)