§ 1-12. General penalty; continuing violations.

(a)

In this section, the term "violation of this Code":

(1)

Shall mean any of the following:

a.

Doing an act that is prohibited, or made or declared unlawful, an offense, a violation or a misdemeanor by ordinance or by rule or regulation authorized by ordinance.

b.

Failure to perform an act that is required to be performed by ordinance, or by rule or regulation authorized by ordinance.

c.

Failure to perform an act if the failure is prohibited or is made or declared unlawful, an offense, a violation or a misdemeanor by ordinance or by rule or regulation authorized by ordinance.

d.

Violation of any condition upon which any permit is issued under this Code.

e.

Violation of any rule or regulation adopted by the village council pursuant to this Code.

(2)

Does not include the failure of a village officer or village employee to perform an official duty unless it is specifically provided that the failure to perform the duty is to be punished as provided in this section.

(b)

Except as provided by law or ordinance, a person convicted of a violation of this Code shall be punished by a fine of not more than $500.00, imprisonment for a term not exceeding 60 days, or any combination thereof. If a violation of this Code is also a violation of state law, the violation shall be punished in the same manner and within the same limits as are prescribed for such violation of state law.

(c)

Except as otherwise provided by law or ordinance, with respect to violations of this Code that are continuous with respect to time, each day that the violation continues is a separate offense.

(d)

The imposition of a penalty does not prevent suspension or revocation of a local business tax or franchise, or other administrative sanctions

(e)

Violations of this Code that are continuous with respect to time are a public nuisance and may be abated by injunctive or other equitable relief. The imposition of a penalty does not prevent injunctive relief.

(Code 1994, § 1-14; Ord. No. 2007-01, § 2, 1-11-2007)

State law reference

Designation of enforcement methods and penalties for violation of municipal ordinances, F.S. § 162.22.