A. A violation of any provision of this chapter is punishable by a ticket or citation carrying a fine of not less than two hundred fifty dollars ($250.00). However, this subsection shall not be construed as requiring the City Police Department to cite a person for violation of this chapter if, in its discretion, the Department determines that it is in the best interest of the community to utilize other lawful means to gain compliance.
B. A subsequent violation of this chapter by the same person, which occurred within thirty (30) days of receiving a previous ticket, is punishable by a ticket carrying a fine of not less than five hundred dollars ($500.00).
C. Each occurrence of a violation of this chapter or, in the case of continuous violations, each day a violation occurs or continues, constitutes a separate offense and may be punishable separately.
(Ord. 2303, 10-13-2009)