Each violation and every other failure to comply with the provisions of this chapter shall be a misdemeanor; and each day of the continuation thereof shall be a separate and distinct offense for which:
(A) Everybody convicted thereof in a court of competent jurisdiction shall be sentenced to pay a criminal fine not to exceed the maximum amount of $500 as set forth in KRS 534.050 (2)(a) or a term of imprisonment not to exceed the maximum period of 12 months as set forth in KRS 532.090 (1), or both; and
(B) The offender shall be subject to a civil penalty of $100 plus the costs of collection, including, without limitation, court costs and reasonable attorney fees for each offense, which shall be recovered by the city in a civil action in the nature of debt if not paid by the offender within 30 days after citation for the violation or other failure to comply with the provisions of this chapter.
(Ord. 205 (1-14-04), passed 1-14-04)