A. The abatement official or any police officer may cite an offender or property owner for a violation of any provision of this chapter, whether or not abatement proceedings are instituted. Such a violation shall be considered a minor offense and is punishable by a fine a set forth in HBC 1.24.040, or if no fine is there established, a fine of not more than $500.00. Any proceeding instituted for such a violation is separate from, and shall not affect, the abatement process provided for in this chapter.

B. Each act of violation and every day upon which the violation occurs shall constitute a separate offense. A separate citation shall be issued for each day upon which a violation is alleged to have occurred.

C. In addition to prosecuting a violation of this section, the borough may initiate the nuisance abatement procedures set forth in HBC 8.12.040 through 8.12.130 against any person maintaining a nuisance or against any property upon which a nuisance is deemed to exist, whether or not the person is cited for a violation of this chapter.

D. In addition to other remedies or procedures provided in this chapter, any public nuisance may be restrained, enjoined or otherwise abated by the borough in a civil action. (Ord. 15-06-413 § 16)