A. A violation of any provision of this chapter is a Class A civil infraction. If noise is part of the use of a property, the property owner may be cited, as well as others responsible for generating the noise. Each day on which a violation continues is a separate violation. The maximum penalty for the first violation within a one-year period is $250.00. The maximum penalty for a second violation within one year of the first violation is $1,500. The maximum penalty for a third violation within one year of the second violation is $5,000. The maximum penalty for a fourth violation within one year of the third violation, and for each subsequent violation within a year of the previous violation, is $10,000. If the Municipal Court determines that a violation has occurred, the amount of the penalty may not be reduced by more than 50 percent.

B. A citation issued may specify the specific section violated without citing to either this section or to BC 5.50.005. [Ord. NS-2201, 2013; Ord. NS-2188, 2012]