(A)
Any person, firm or corporation who violates any provision of this chapter shall be subject to a civil penalty (see Warren County Fee Schedule) which may be recovered by Warren County in a civil action in the nature of debt instituted in the North Carolina General Court of Justice, if the penalty is not paid within 15 days after the offender has been cited for violation of this chapter. Each day’s continuing violation shall be a separate and distinct offense. Citations (see Warren County Fee Schedule) may be issued each day the offense continues until the violations have ceased or abated. This amendment is made by authority of G.S. § 153A-123.
(B) Nothing contained in this section or §§ 157.130 through 157.135 shall prevent the county from taking such other lawful actions as may be necessary to prevent or remedy any violation of this chapter. In its discretion, the county may proceed to enforce this chapter by either civil penalties and/or citations.
(Ord. passed 5-7-2018; Ord. passed 6-7-2021)