(A) Any violation of this chapter shall subject the offender to a civil penalty in an amount equal to the minimum fine prescribed by this chapter. Such civil penalty may be recovered by the city in a civil action in the nature of a debt if the offender has been cited for the ordinance violation. The civil penalty may be used as an alternative to or in conjunction with the criminal penalties authorized.
(B) Any person receiving a citation for any parking violation in the city shall be deemed to have committed a violation and shall be fined in an amount not less than $20 nor more than $100.
(C) Any vehicle abandoned or illegally parked on the public ways may be removed at the direction of the city to a tow lot designated by the city. The vehicle may be reclaimed by the owner at the owner's expense including all towing and storage charges and payment of all fines imposed by the city.
(Ord. 3, Series 2018, passed 10-2-2018)