Whoever violates or fails to comply with any provision of this chapter is guilty of a misdemeanor of the fourth degree, and shall be fined not more than two hundred fifty dollars ($250.00), subject to organizational penalties in Section 698.04, or imprisoned not more than thirty (30) days, or both, for each offense. A separate offense shall be deemed committed each day during or on which a violation or noncompliance occurs or continues.
The imposition of any other penalties provided herein shall not preclude the City, by or through its Law Director and/or authorized designees, from instituting an appropriate action or proceeding in a court of proper jurisdiction to prevent an unlawful development or to restrain, enjoin, correct or abate a violation, or to require compliance with the provisions of this chapter or other applicable laws, ordinances, rules or regulations or the lawful orders of the authorized enforcement agency; or to impose any other available civil remedy or sanction against any person or organization convicted of an offense under this chapter, either in addition to or in lieu of a fine imposed pursuant to this section, including the imposition upon the offender of liability to the City for any expense, loss or damage incurred by the City by reason of such violation.
The remedies listed in this chapter are not exclusive of any other remedies available under any applicable federal, State or local law; and it is within the discretion of the authorized enforcement agency to seek cumulative remedies.
(Ord. 2007-133. Passed 9-4-07.)