§ 14.04.060. Section 103(d) amended.

Section 103(d) is changed to read as follows:

  SECTION 103(d). VIOLATIONS AND PENALTIES

  a. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to construct, locate, electrify, or maintain any sign or sign structure in the City or cause the same to be done contrary to or in violation of any of the provisions of this code.

  b. Any person, firm or corporation violating any provisions of this code shall be deemed guilty of an infraction unless otherwise provided in this Code.

  c. Each, person, firm or corporation shall be guilty of a separate offense for each and every day during any portion of which any violation of any provision of this code is committed, continued or permitted by such person and shall be punishable accordingly.

  d. In addition to the penalties here and above provided, any condition caused or permitted to exist in violation of any of the provisions of this code shall be deemed a public nuisance and may be by the City of Oakland summarily abated as such.

  e. Any person convicted of an infraction under the provisions of this code shall be punishable upon a first conviction of a fine of not more than $50.00, and for a second conviction within a period of one year by a fine of not more than $100.00, and for a third or any subsequent conviction within a one year period by a fine of not more than $250.00. Any violation beyond the third conviction within a one year period may be charged by the City Attorney or the District Attorney as a misdemeanor and the penalty for conviction of the same shall be punishable by a fine of not more than $500.00 or by imprisonment in the county jail for a period of not more than six months or by both.

  f. In addition to the punishment provided by law, a violator is liable for such costs, expenses and disbursements paid or incurred by the City or any of its contractors in correction, abatement and prosecution of the violation.

  g. Pursuant to section 836.5 of the California Penal Code, the Chief Building Inspector or his authorized representatives are hereby authorized to enforce this Code and arrest violators thereof.

  h. The City Manager shall have the power to designate by written order that particular officers or employees shall be authorized to enforce particular provisions of this code in addition to those officers enumerated in subsection g. Officers or employees so designated shall have the authority to arrest persons who violate any of said provisions.

(Ord. 10443 § B, 1984: Ord. 9468 § 2 (part), 1977)