A. Violations – Unlawful. The violation or failure to comply with any of the provisions of this chapter is declared to be unlawful.

B. Civil Noise Infraction. Any violation of the provisions of BCC 9.18.040 or 9.18.042 is a civil noise infraction as provided for in Chapter 7.80 RCW. If a person violates the provisions of BCC 9.18.040 or 9.18.042, a citation may be issued assessing a monetary penalty in the amount of $250.00.

C. Civil Violations. A violation of the provisions of BCC 9.18.030, 9.18.040(A)(4), 9.18.040(A)(5) or 9.18.045B is a civil violation as provided for in Chapter 1.18 BCC. A person responsible for the violation of the provisions of BCC 9.18.030, 9.18.040(A)(4), 9.18.040(A)(5) or 9.18.045B may be assessed a monetary penalty and required to perform abatement as provided for in Chapter 1.18 BCC.

D. Criminal Violations. In addition to or as an alternative to any other penalty provided in this chapter or by law, any person who violates the provisions of this chapter is guilty of a misdemeanor. (Ord. 5719 § 12, 2007; Ord. 5300 § 4, 2001; Ord. 4996 § 8, 1997; Ord. 4241 § 9, 1991; Ord. 3491 § 1, 1985.)