Chapter 1.3 Violations of this Code

1.3.10 Purpose of this Chapter

The purpose of this Chapter is to discuss violations of this Municipal Code including those that are misdemeanors, infractions, or ongoing violations and to specify the method of enforcement of the violation.

1.3.20 Violations of this Code (Misdemeanors)

Any person who violates or fails to comply with the provisions or requirements of this Municipal Code shall be guilty of a misdemeanor unless such violation or failure to comply is expressly stated by this Code to be an infraction. The penalties for any misdemeanor violations of this Municipal Code are described in Article 8 of this Municipal Code.

1.3.30 Violations of this Code (Infractions)

Any person who violates or fails to comply with the provisions or requirements of this Municipal Code that are expressly stated by this Code to be an infraction shall be guilty of an infraction. The penalties for any infraction violation of this Municipal Code are described in Article 8 of this Code.

1.3.40 Ongoing and/or Continuous Violations

A violator shall be guilty of a separate offense for each and every day any violation is committed or continued. In addition to any penalty, any condition resulting in the violation of the provisions or requirements of this Municipal Code shall be deemed a public nuisance. Any such nuisance may be summarily abated. Additionally, every day any such nuisance continues or is permitted to continue shall be regarded as a new and separate offense.

1.3.50 Enforcement of Misdemeanors

Infractions and misdemeanors shall be enforced pursuant to the provisions of State of California Penal Code.