Chapter 1.10
GENERAL PENALTY PROVISIONS
Sections:
1.10.010 General penalties.
Unless otherwise specified by city ordinance, anyone who violates the provisions of any ordinance of the city shall be punished pursuant to the general penalty provisions set forth below:
A. Criminal Penalty. Any person violating any of the provisions of any ordinance of the city is guilty of a misdemeanor. Unless otherwise provided, any person convicted of a misdemeanor under this code shall be punished by a fine not to exceed $5,000 or by imprisonment not to exceed one year, or by both such fine and imprisonment.
B. Civil Penalty. Any person violating any of the provisions of any ordinance of the city which is designated a civil offense or civil violation shall have committed a civil infraction. Unless otherwise provided, any person committing a civil infraction shall be assessed a monetary penalty not to exceed $250.00 for each day that the violation occurs. (Ord. 10 § 1, 1994).
1.10.020 Separate offense.
Every person violating any of the provisions of any ordinance of the city is guilty of a separate offense for each and every day during any portion of which the violation is committed, continued, or permitted by any such person. (Ord. 10 § 2, 1994).
1.10.030 Nuisance.
In addition to the penalties set forth in NMC 1.10.010, all remedies provided by law for the prevention and abatement of nuisances shall apply regardless of any other remedy. (Ord. 10 § 3, 1994).