Chapter 17.06
ENFORCEMENT

Sections:

17.06.010    Enforcement.

17.06.020    Actions deemed a nuisance.

17.06.030    Remedies.

17.06.040    Penalties.

17.06.010 Enforcement.

The city council, the city attorney, the police chief, the building inspector, the city clerk, and all officials charged with the issuance of licenses or permits shall enforce the provisions of this title. Any permit, certificate, or license issued in conflict with the provisions of this title shall be void. (Ord. 472 § 3, 2010; Ord. 441 § 1, 2000).

17.06.020 Actions deemed a nuisance.

Any building or structure erected or maintained or any use of property contrary to the provisions of this title is unlawful and a public nuisance. (Ord. 472 § 3, 2010; Ord. 441 § 1, 2000).

17.06.030 Remedies.

All remedies concerning this title shall be cumulative and not exclusive. Conviction and punishment of any person under the provisions of this title shall not relieve such persons from the responsibility of correcting prohibited conditions or removing prohibited buildings, structures, or improvements, and shall not prevent the enforced correction or removal thereof. (Ord. 472 § 3, 2010; Ord. 441 § 1, 2000).

17.06.040 Penalties.

A. Unless otherwise specifically provided, any person violating any provisions or failing to comply with any of the mandatory requirements of the ordinances of Holtville is guilty of a misdemeanor. Any person convicted of a misdemeanor under the ordinances of Holtville shall be punished by a fine of not more than $500.00, by imprisonment not to exceed six months, or by both such fine and imprisonment.

B. Each person is guilty of a separate offense for each and every day during any portion of which any violation of ordinances of Holtville is committed, continued or permitted by any such person, and shall be punished accordingly. (Ord. 472 § 3, 2010; Ord. 441 § 1, 2000).