(A)
Violations of the provisions of this chapter or failure to comply with any of its requirements, including violations of any conditions and safeguards established in connection with grants of variances or special use permits, shall constitute a misdemeanor, punishable by the maximum fine and/or the maximum imprisonment as authorized by G.S § 14-4 or any amendments thereto.
(B) Any act constituting a violation of the provisions of this chapter or a failure to comply with any of its requirements, including violations of any conditions and safeguards established in connection with the grants of variances or conditional-use permits, shall also subject the offender to a civil penalty of $100 per day. If the offender fails to pay this penalty within 10 working days after being duly cited for a violation, the county, in a civil action in the nature of debt, may recover the penalty.
(C) This chapter may also be enforced by an appropriate equitable action.
(Ord. 39, passed 10-3-2011; Am. Ord. 5-3-2021)