(A) (1) 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:
(a) A fine not exceeding $100 for a first violation;
(b) A fine not exceeding $200 for the second violation of this chapter within one year; and
(c) A fine not exceeding $500 for each additional violation of this chapter within one year.
(2) Each day that a violation continues shall be regarded as a new and separate offense.
(B) Any person who knowingly or intentionally misrepresents to any officer or employee of the city any material fact herein required to be provided is in violation of this chapter. Additionally, any individual who on a sworn statement states as true a material fact, which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of perjury.
(C) Every person who causes or maintains any public nuisance as defined in this chapter, or who fails to comply with an order of abatement made pursuant to this chapter is guilty of a violation of this chapter and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished in accordance with the provisions of the chapter.
(1995 Code, § 7.28.270) (Ord. 02-1909, passed - -2002)