A. Penalty. Unless another penalty is specifically provided by this code for the violation of any particular provision, any person who violates any of the provisions or fails to comply with any of the mandatory requirements of this code, upon conviction, shall be punished by a fine not to exceed $300.00 and no less than $50.00. The violation shall be treated as an infraction.

B. Procedure. The charge for the violation of a code provision may be brought by a city police officer, the mayor, a city official that is responsible for the administration and enforcement of the code provision which has been violated, or the city attorney at the direction of the mayor or city council. A person charged may dispose of an infraction offense by paying the fine set for the violation charged and pleading “no contest” in person or by mail, or may appear in court to contest the charge. As an infraction, trial is by the court without a jury, and there is no right to court-appointed defense counsel.

C. Separate Violations. Each day of a continuing violation of this code shall constitute a separate offense.

D. Civil Action Alternatives. In addition to any other remedies or penalties which may be provided in this code, or may otherwise be available, the city or any aggrieved person may institute a civil action against a person who violates any provision of the code. In addition to injunctive and compensatory relief, a civil penalty not to exceed $1,000 may be imposed for each violation. An action to enjoin a violation may be brought notwithstanding the availability of any other remedy. On application for injunctive relief and a finding of violation or threatened violation, the superior court shall grant the injunction. (Ord. 13-23(AM) § 2, 2013; prior code § 1.24.015)