§ 14-1005. CRIMINAL PENALTY, NOT EXCLUSIVE REMEDY; CONTINUING VIOLATIONS.

(a)

In accordance with G.S. 160A-175, and unless this Code of Ordinances provides otherwise, violation of any provision hereof shall be a misdemeanor or infraction as provided in G.S. 14-4, punishable upon conviction by a fine not exceeding fifty dollars ($50.00) or by imprisonment not exceeding thirty (30) days. Each day that any such violation shall continue shall be a separate offense. An ordinance may provide by express statement that the maximum fine or term of imprisonment to be imposed for its violation shall be some figure or number of days less than the maximum penalties prescribed by G.S. 14-4.

(b)

An ordinance contained herein may be enforced by other remedies, as authorized in G.S. 160A-175, including the imposition of civil fines, the ordering of appropriate equitable relief, including injunctions, or a combination of remedies.

(Ord. No. 2004-718-TC-258, §6, TC-17-04, 10-5-04)

State law references: Misdemeanor or violations of City ordinances, G.S. 14-4; violations generally, G.S. 160A-175.