Sec. 6-37.3. - Violation of article; penalty.

(a)

Any person who violates this article, who shall fail, neglect or refuses to comply with the provisions of this article shall be issued a notice of violation by public works director or his/her duly authorized agent and may be subject to a fine of $50.00. Each day such violation of this article shall continue shall constitute a separate offense.

(b)

In addition to the penalty hereinabove provided any condition caused or permitted to exist in violation of this article shall be deemed a public nuisance and may be, by the city, abated as provided by law, and each day that such condition continues shall be regarded as a new and separate offense.

(c)

If a person fails to comply with the violation notice, the city may cause the nuisance and unsanitary health condition to be removed and all expenses incurred by the city shall be paid by the property owner who caused or permitted the refuse and/or solid waste to be recovered in an action brought in the name of the city, including placing a lien on the property for all expenses and related costs incurred.

(Ch. 156, § I, 4-17-01; Ch. 782, § I, 9-15-20)

Editor's note— See editor's note, § 6-37.1.