(A) Every violation of the provisions of this chapter shall be deemed to be a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment not exceeding six months or by fine not exceeding $1,000, or by both fine and imprisonment. Notwithstanding the classification of a violation of this chapter as a misdemeanor, at the time an action is commenced to enforce the provisions of this chapter, the trial court, upon recommendation of the City Attorney, may reduce the charged offense from misdemeanor to an infraction. Any person convicted of an infraction under this chapter shall be punished by:
(1) A fine not exceeding $100 for a first violation;
(2) A fine not exceeding $200 for the second violation of this chapter within one year; and
(3) A fine not exceeding $500 for each additional violation of this chapter within one year.
(B) Each day a violation continues shall be regarded as a new and separate offense.
(1995 Code, § 5.92.190) (Ord. 02-1908, passed 11-19-2002)