A violation of this chapter shall be prosecuted in the same manner as misdemeanors are prosecuted and upon conviction, the violator shall be punishable according to law; however, in addition to or in lieu of any criminal prosecution the city shall have the power to sue in civil court to enforce the provisions of this chapter. (Ord. 2017-01 (part), 2017: Ord. 2008-14, 2008: prior code § 9535)