§ 8-8. Violation; penalty.

(a)

Violation. Each violation of this section or any of its subsections is deemed a separate and distinct infraction of this code.

(b)

Penalty. Any person who violates any provision of this section shall be punished as provided herein:

(1)

Fine. Each violation of this section shall be punishable in a court of competent jurisdiction by a fine of no more than five hundred dollars ($500.00) plus the costs associated with investigation and prosecution together with any equitable remedies deemed reasonable and proper by the court.

(2)

Withholding or revocation of city permits. Failure of any party to follow the procedures as required by this section shall constitute grounds for withholding or revoking building permits, occupancy permits or any other appropriate approvals necessary to continue development.

Such extraordinary sanctions, however, shall be instituted immediately upon the direction of the city manager and with the ratification of the city commission at its next regular or special meeting. This ratification shall be considered at a public hearing at which all interested parties shall have notice and an opportunity to be heard and to be represented by legal counsel.

(3)

Other enforcement. Nothing in this section shall prohibit the city from enforcing this section by other means.

(Ord. No. 78-122, § 1, 8-1-78; Ord. No. 89-186, § 6, 3-20-90; Ord. No. 90-154, § 2, 9-4-90)