Any person who violates any provision of this article shall, upon conviction, be punished
by a fine not exceeding one thousand dollars ($1,000.00), or by 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. After a period of ten (10) days
of continued violation, the wastewater services shall be terminated. Additionally
and alternatively, the city may enforce this article by applying for civil relief,
either in law or equity, for a declaration of rights, injunctive relief, 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 basis for civil relief,
and no bond shall be required.
The provisions may also be enforced by the code enforcement board. Nothing herein
shall be construed as authorizing more than one (1) penalty for the same offense.
