§ 1-15. General penalty.

(a)

Except as provided in subsection (c) hereof, whenever in this Code of Ordinances section 1-15 is referred to as providing a penalty for violation, the violation shall be punishable by a fine of not more than $500.00 or a term of imprisonment not to exceed 60 days or both a fine and term of imprisonment.

(b)

All such violations may be enforced by notice to appear in the county court as provided by F.S. § 901.28 or for a threat to public health, safety and welfare by arrest as provided in F.S. § 901.15(1), except where prohibited by law.

(c)

Through section 86-11 hereof, a violation of a city zoning or land development regulation is deemed a civil infraction, unless such a specific regulation provides for criminal penalties. The special master of the city, under his or her authority to impose administrative fines and non-criminal penalties, may hear cases of alleged violations of the zoning or land development regulations.

(Code 1986, § 1.13(a); Ord. No. 98-17, § 1, 6-2-1998; Ord. No. 03-07, § 1, 2-19-2003)

State law reference

General penalty, F.S. § 162.22.