The violation of any ordinance is a misdemeanor unless otherwise provided by ordinance. Each violation may be prosecuted by the authorities of the city in the name of the people of the state of Washington or the city of Bellevue, or may be redressed by civil action at the option of the authorities of the city, or both. (Ord. 4440 § 2, 1992; Ord. 2079 § 3, 1974.)