A. It is unlawful and a civil infraction for any person to violate any provision of this chapter. A first violation shall result in the imposition of a civil penalty of $100.00. A second violation on the same private premises or business establishment within 180 days of the first violation shall result in the imposition of a civil penalty of $200.00. Any subsequent violations on the same private premises or business establishment shall result in a civil penalty not less than $250.00 nor more than $2,500 per violation under SCC 1.15.010. In addition to any fine imposed pursuant to this section, upon request by the city, the court may enjoin the alleged violation of any provision of this chapter and a person in violation of this chapter must make restitution to the city for all cleanup and disposal costs incurred by the city.

B. Failure to correct the initial violation of this chapter within a reasonable time, not to exceed 24 hours, constitutes a continuing violation and shall be grounds for the issuance of a subsequent citation for a violation of this chapter and a separate violation shall be deemed committed on each day a violation occurs or continues.

C. If in the determination of the city manager or designee the condition constitutes an incipient hazard, or an imminent health or safety hazard, the director or designee may immediately abate the hazard without notice. Such abatement of an imminent health or safety hazard shall be limited to the minimum work necessary to remove the hazard and the responsible party shall be charged for the cost of the abatement. [Ord. 2021-02 § 1, 1-26-2021; Res. 2021-03 § 1 (Exh. A), 1-26-2021].