§ 154.99. PENALTY.

In lieu of or in addition to any abatement action undertaken in accordance with this chapter:

(A) A first violation of any provision of this chapter, by any person, is a municipal civil infraction which shall, upon a determination of responsibility, be punishable by a fine of not less than $50;

(B) A second violation of any provision of this chapter, by any person, is a municipal civil infraction which shall, upon a determination of responsibility, be punishable by a fine of not less than $150;

(C) A third or subsequent violation of any provision of this chapter, by any person, is a municipal civil infraction which shall, upon a determination of responsibility, be punishable by a fine of not less than $300;

(D) Each day of continued violation shall constitute a separate offense; and

(E) In addition to the penalties provided by this section, the district court shall have equitable jurisdiction to enforce any judgment, writ, or order necessary to enforce any provision, the violation of which is a municipal civil infraction, including, but not limited to, abatement of the violating condition or the granting of any injunctive relief.

(Ord. 2015-713, passed 7-13-2015)