A. Violation—Injunction Action. Any violation of the provisions of this chapter constitutes a public nuisance which the city can abate by an action in Snohomish County superior court. The costs of such action shall be taxed against the violator.

B. Civil Penalty. In addition to or as an alternative to any other penalty provided in this code or by law any person who violates any provision of this chapter shall be subject to a civil penalty in an amount not to exceed two hundred fifty dollars per violation. The penalty assessed may be varied to consider the appropriateness of the penalty to the violator; the gravity of the violation; the number of past and present violations committed; and the good faith of the violator in attempting to achieve compliance after notification of the violation. All civil penalties assessed will be enforced and collected in accordance with the procedure specified in this chapter and in accordance with the rules promulgated under this chapter.

C. Provisions Nonexclusive. Penalty and enforcement provisions provided in this chapter are not exclusive, and the city may pursue any remedy or relief it deems appropriate. (Ord. 1830-91 § 16, 1991.)