§ 2-20-66. Judicial enforcement procedures.

In addition to any other remedies for violations of this chapter, the board shall have the following judicial remedies available to it. These judicial remedies shall be cumulative and independent.

(1)

Each violation of this chapter may be prosecuted in the same manner as a first degree misdemeanor pursuant to section 125.69 of Florida Statutes, as amended, or its successor provision.

(2)

Each violation of this chapter shall constitute a noncriminal violation of the Manatee County Code of Laws that may be prosecuted pursuant to Part II of Chapter 162, Florida Statutes, as amended, or its successor provisions, for which the county may impose penalty in the amounts authorized in section 162.09, Florida Statutes, as amended, or its successor provisions. Subject to the foregoing limitation, the code enforcement board or special master charged with determining such penalties is authorized to impose fines exceeding the amounts authorized pursuant to section 162.09(2)(a), Florida Statutes, as amended, or its successor provision, pursuant to section 162.09(2)(d), Florida Statutes, as amended, or its successor provision. Each day of continuing violation shall constitute a separate offense.

(3)

The county may institute one or more civil actions to seek:

a.

Injunctive relief to enforce compliance with this chapter;

b.

Recovery of any costs or damages owed to the county pursuant to section 2-20-61; or

c.

Any other available remedy, legal or equitable.

(Ord. No. 04-39, § VII(F), 11-2-04)