§ 10-3.607. Enforcement.

(a)

The violation of this article is hereby declared to be a public nuisance. The City may pursue any and all legal and equitable remedies related to the enforcement of the provisions of this code, including criminal, civil, and administrative remedies and penalties and any related cost recovery authorized pursuant to this code and state law in accordance with Title 1 of the Modesto Municipal Code.

(b)

Criminal. Any person violating any provision of this article may be prosecuted criminally.

(c)

Civil. A violation of this article may be abated by the City Attorney by the prosecution of a civil action for injunctive relief and by the abatement procedure set forth in Title 1 of the Modesto Municipal Code.

(d)

Administrative. Whenever any authorized personnel, pursuant to Modesto Municipal Code Section 1-6.103, determines that a violation of any of the provisions of any of the ordinances of the City has occurred, that personnel has the authority to issue an administrative citation to the person responsible for the violation.

(Ord. No. 3683-C.S., § 3, effective January 16, 2018)