§ 1-9. General penalty.

Any person who violates any provision of this Code of Ordinances shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine not exceeding five hundred dollars ($500.00), or imprisonment for a period not exceeding sixty (60) days or both fine and imprisonment in the discretion of the court, for each offense. A separate offense shall be deemed committed on each day during which a violation occurs or continues. Additionally or alternatively, the city may enforce this ordinance by applying for civil relief, either in law or equity, for a declaration of rights, injunctive relief, damages, or other appropriate remedies. Upon finding a violation, the court shall grant the relief it finds appropriate. It is the express intent hereof that the city not be required to plead and prove a public nuisance, intent or scienter as a basic for civil relief. It is the express intent hereof that the city not be required to post a bond. The provisions of this Code of Ordinances are enforceable by the South Daytona code enforcement board as established by city ordinance and as such board may be authorized by law.

(Code 1966, § 1-8; Ord. No. 85-12, § 1, 6-11-85)