(A) It shall be unlawful for any person to violate any provision of this chapter. Unless otherwise specified in this chapter, any violation of the provisions herein shall constitute a misdemeanor. Notwithstanding the classification of a violation of this chapter as a misdemeanor, at the time an action is commenced to enforce the provisions of the chapter, the trial court, upon recommendation of the City Attorney, may reduce the charged offense from a misdemeanor to an infraction.
(B) Any person convicted on a misdemeanor under this chapter shall be punished by a fine not to exceed $2,500 or by imprisonment not exceeding six months, or by both the fine and imprisonment.
(C) Any person convicted of an infraction under this chapter shall be punished by:
(1) A fine not exceeding $50 for a first violation;
(2) A fine not exceeding $100 for a second violation of this chapter within one year; and
(3) A fine not exceeding $250 for each and every additional violation of this chapter within one year.
(D) Each day that a violation continues shall be regarded as a new and separate offense.
(E) In addition to the penalty set forth hereinabove for the conviction of a misdemeanor and/or infraction for violation of any of the provisions of this chapter, any person so convicted shall further be required to pay restitution to the city for all costs, including city staff time and reasonable attorney’s fees, related to the enforcement of this chapter.
(1995 Code, § 7.20.715) (Ord. 17-03, passed 3-21-2017; Ord. 15-02, passed 5-5-2015)