§ 18-7 — Violations

Sec. 18-7. - Violations.

(a) A violation of any provision of this chapter shall be deemed a public nuisance and be punishable as a misdemeanor. The fine for each occurrence shall not be less than one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) for a first offense and less than two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500.00) for any subsequent offense. (b) Any police officer, code enforcement officer or designated solid waste official who observed a violation of any provision of this chapter is empowered to issue a citation or seek a complaint. Prior to issuing a citation or seeking a complaint, the officer or official may, in his sole, unreviewable discretion, issue a written notice of violation allowing the violator seven (7) days to remedy the violation. If the violation is not remedied in seven (7) days, a citation or complaint will be issued. (c) No person may place any bin or recycling container on public or private property within the City by without first obtaining a valid permit to service customers or the public at large from the City. Any violation of this provision may result in the bin or container being seized by the City and the assessment of a one hundred dollar ($100.00) return fee.

(Ord. No. 2994, § 1(Exh. A), 6-28-16; Ord. No. O18-76, § 1(Exh. A), 10-23-18)