§ 1.14.020. Violations, penalties and alternative relief.

A municipal infraction is punishable by a civil penalty as provided in this section, unless a specific schedule of civil penalties is provided for specific offenses elsewhere in the Wilton Municipal Code. A municipal infraction shall be punishable under the procedures set forth in Section 364.22, Subsections (5) through (12), Code of Iowa.

1.

Schedule of Civil Penalties.

First offense-minimum       $ 75.00

First offense-maximum       500.00

Second offense-minimum       150.00

Second offense-maximum       750.00

Third and all subsequent repeat offenses       750.00

2.

Repeat Offenses. Each day that a violation occurs or is permitted to exist by the violator constitutes a separate offense.

3.

Alternative Relief. Seeking a civil penalty as authorized in this chapter does not preclude the city from seeking alternative relief from the court in the same action, nor does the seeking of a civil penalty preclude the city from filing criminal charges for similar violations where provided by the Wilton Municipal Code or the Code of Iowa. Such alternative relief may include, but is not limited to, an order for abatement or injunctive relief.

(Ord. 382 §1, 1998).