§ 18-506. Violations and enforcement.

(a)

Article violation. Any person who fails to comply with any benchmarking information submittal requirement mandated by this article or misrepresents any material fact in a document or report prepared as required by this article shall result in the following:

(1)

A written warning shall be issued by the director to any owner who fails to submit any required benchmarking information. Such warning letter shall be effective on the date of issuance and shall be mailed to the owner's last known address as determined by county record.

(2)

In the event required benchmarking information is not reported within 60 days of the date the written warning is issued, said failure shall constitute an offense and shall be punishable, upon conviction, by a fine of not less than $50.00 and not more than $500.00. For any continuing violation of this article, each day of the violation shall be considered a separate offense. In no event shall the cumulative fine imposed hereunder exceed $2,000.00 annually.

(b)

Suit additional to other remedies. If any person violates the provisions of this article, the city attorney may commence an action for legal or equitable relief in any court with appropriate jurisdiction. A petition for legal or equitable relief shall not be a bar against, or a prerequisite for, taking any other action against any person.

(c)

Nonexclusively. The remedies provided for in this article are not exclusive. The director may take any, all, or combination of these actions, or any other action available at law, against any person.

(Ord. No. 150299 , § 1, 6-4-15)