6.17.170 Penalty for maintaining nuisance.

The Owner or occupant of a lot or premises within the City of Monte Sereno who permits or allows the existence of a public nuisance as defined in this Chapter, upon a lot or premises owned, occupied or controlled by him, or who violates this Chapter is guilty of a Misdemeanor and upon conviction is subject to fine of not more than Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) or imprisonment for a period not exceeding six (6) months, or both. In addition, should the City commence a civil or criminal proceeding to abate a public nuisance, the costs of abatement which may be recorded shall include all legal costs including reasonable attorney's fees incurred by the City in commencing and pursuing civil or criminal remedies.