§ 48-72. Penalty for violation of chapter.

(a)

Any violation of this nuisance code is punishable by a fine combined with court costs as follows:

(1)

For the first violation within the 12-month period preceding the violation date, no more than $200.00;

(2)

For the second violation within the 12-month period preceding the violation date, no more than $275.00;

(3)

For the third violation within the 12-month period preceding the violation date, no more than $350.00;

(4)

For fourth and any subsequent violation within the 12-month period preceding the violation date, no more than $450.00.

(b)

For any violation of this nuisance code found to endanger the health or welfare of others, the court may impose a fine combined with court costs as set forth in subsection (a) of this section, and/or a jail sentence of not more than 180 days.

(c)

Every day that a violation continues shall be considered a separate offense, for which the violator may be tried and convicted without necessity of further notice.

(Ord. No. 971346, § 1, 10-2-97; Ord. No. 011531, § 1, 11-8-01; Ord. No. 011662, § 1, 12-13-01; Ord. No. 051525, § 1, 1-5-06; Ord. No. 070851, § 1, 9-6-07; Ord. No. 120199, § 1, 3-15-12; Ord. No. 160608 , § 1, 8-18-16)