(A) In accordance with G.S. § 160A-175, and unless this code of ordinances provides otherwise, violation of any provision of this code of ordinances shall be a misdemeanor as provided by G.S § 14-4(a), punishable upon conviction by a fine not exceeding $500 or by imprisonment not exceeding 30 days. An ordinance may provide by express statement that the maximum fine or term of imprisonment to be imposed for its violation shall be some figure or number of days less than the maximum penalties prescribed by G.S. § 14-4(a).
(B) By express statement, an ordinance contained herein may provide for its enforcement by other remedies, as authorized by G.S. § 160A-175, including the imposition of civil fines, the ordering of appropriate equitable relief, including injunctions, or a combination of the remedies.
(C) An ordinance may provide, when appropriate, that each day of continuing violation shall be a separate and distinct offense.
(1992 Code, § 10.99)