The City, or the complainant, or any person aggrieved by a violation of any provision of this chapter may, at any time within one year from the date of the alleged violation, and in lieu of proceeding with the administrative process set forth in this chapter, apply to any court of competent jurisdiction for appropriate relief, including, but not limited to:
(a) Injunctive relief or an order otherwise compelling compliance with this chapter;
(b) Compensatory damages, and/or punitive damages;
(c) Reasonable attorneys' fees and costs, provided that said complainant, in the opinion of the court, is not financially able to assume said attorneys' fees; and/or
(d) Such other or further relief as is appropriate for the enforcement of this chapter and the elimination of violations hereof.
(Ord. 9-98. Passed 2-23-98; Ord. 07-15. Passed 9-30-15.)