§ 16-36. Penalties; additional remedies.

(a)

Civil penalty. A violation of this article or any order issued under this article shall also be a civil offense and shall subject the offender to a civil penalty in the amount of $100.00 and shall not be a violation of G.S. 14-4. Any landowner violating this article shall be issued a written citation in accordance with section 16-34.

(b)

Continuing violations. Each day's continuing violation shall be a separate and distinct offense.

(c)

Additional remedies. In addition to the penalties imposed herein, the provisions of this article may also be enforced through equitable remedies issued by a court of competent jurisdiction, including injunction and order of abatement, or any other remedy permitted under this Code or at law or equity.

(d)

Remedies cumulative. This article may be enforced by any one, all or a combination of the remedies authorized in this section.

(Ord. No. 2015-35, § 1, 5-19-2015; Ord. No. 2016-28, § 2, 6-7-2016)