Unless otherwise stated, words and terms are defined as follows:
"Advanced life support (ALS) emergency medical service vehicle"
means an emergency medical vehicle which has additional equipment and supplies, as required by state or local law and the county health officer, applicable to the provision of advanced life support level of service.
"Basic life support (BLS) emergency medical service vehicle"
means an emergency medical service vehicle which has equipment and supplies as required by the California Administrative Code and any other local or state regulation applicable to the provision of basic life support level of service.
"City manager"
means the city manager of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, or designee.
"Class of service"
means the levels of complexity of field emergency medical services, and will be specified as basic life support provided by certified emergency medical technician (EMT-1A) personnel conforming to the provisions of the California Health and Safety Code full advanced life-support provided by state-licensed physicians, or by paramedics and mobile intensive care nurses certified under the California Health and Safety Code.
"Code 3"
means the period when an advanced life support emergency medical service vehicle is traveling to or from a patient pickup point as a result of an emergency call and during which said emergency medical service vehicle is using red lights and siren.
"County health officer"
means that person designated as such by the County of San Bernardino.
"Emergency call"
means a request for the dispatch of an emergency medical service vehicle to transport or provide other assistance for a person who apparently has sudden or unforeseen need of emergency medical attention.
"Emergency medical service"
means the functions performed in response to an emergency call, and includes the provision of advanced life support.
"Emergency medical vehicle"
means any vehicle specially constructed, modified or equipped, and used for the purpose of transporting sick, injured, convalescent, infirm or otherwise incapacitated persons and which is equipped with emergency signaling devices (such as red light and siren) or which is subject to licensing by the state highway patrol as an emergency medical service vehicle.
"Emergency medical vehicle service operator"
means any person who owns or operates one or more emergency medical service vehicles, either on an emergency or a nonemergency basis.
"Mobile intensive care nurse (MIC)"
means a nurse who has been certified by the county health officer as qualified in the provision of emergency cardiac and noncardiac care and in the issuance of emergency instructions to mobile intensive care paramedics (MICP).
"Mobile intensive care paramedic (MICP)"
means a person specially trained in the provision of emergency cardiac and noncardiac care and who holds a current EMT-P certificate.
"Nonemergency call"
means all requests for emergency medical service vehicle services which do not require a Code 3 response nor the provision of emergency services as of the time the call is made.
"Patient"
means a sick, injured, wounded, invalid, expectant mother, convalescent, or otherwise incapacitated person.
"Permittee"
means any person who possesses a current city permit to act as an emergency medical service vehicle operator, including all employees, directors, officers and agents of permittee.
(Code 1980, § 8.18.010; Ord. No. 269, § 1, 1985; Ord. No. 870 (Recodification), 2014)
A. 
It is unlawful for any person, either as owner, employee or otherwise, to operate an emergency medical service vehicle, or to engage in business as an emergency medical service vehicle operator, upon the streets or any public way or place in the city, except in conformance with a valid city permit to operate an emergency medical service vehicle service. A permit may be issued authorizing the provision of nonemergency services only, or nonemergency and emergency service.
B. 
Exceptions. The equipment and personnel standards specified in this chapter apply to all emergency medical service vehicle operators; however, the licensing and permit requirements shall not apply to:
1. 
Publicly owned emergency medical service vehicles; or
2. 
Vehicles operated as emergency medical service vehicles at the request of local authorities during any "state of war emergency," duly proclaimed "state of emergency" or "local emergency," as defined in the California Emergency Services Act, Government Code § 8550 et seq., as amended.
(Code 1980, § 8.18.020; Ord. No. 269, § 1, 1985; Ord. No. 870 (Recodification), 2014)
Permit fees shall be those which are, from time to time, set by the city council. All permits shall be issued to expire on June 30 of each year.
(Code 1980, § 8.18.030; Ord. No. 269, § 1, 1985; Ord. No. 870 (Recodification), 2014)
Prerequisites to the issuance of a permit or renewal of a permit for an applicant shall include the filing with the city manager of an application in writing on a form to be furnished by the city manager, which shall provide the following minimum information:
A. 
Name and description of applicant;
B. 
Business address and residence address of any individual applicant;
C. 
The name under which the emergency medical service vehicle service will do business;
D. 
If a corporation, joint venture, partnership or limited partnership, the names of all partners, or the names of corporate officers, their residence addresses, and their percentage of participation in the business;
E. 
If the applicant is applying for a permit to provide emergency service, a verification that the applicant is equipped to and will provide ALS paramedic service at all times in the city;
F. 
Express warranty from the applicant in all applications that the applicant owns or has under his or her control required equipment to adequately conduct an emergency medical service vehicle service in the city which meets the requirements established by the Vehicle Code, and that the applicant owns or has access to suitable and safe facilities for maintaining his emergency medical service vehicle service in a clean and sanitary condition. If applying for initial or renewed permit to provide emergency services, both initial and renewal applications must contain a statement that the applicant will maintain (station) at least one ALS-equipped emergency medical service vehicle within the geographical boundaries of the city. Additionally, the applicant must establish to the reasonable satisfaction of the city manager that the applicant has adequate capability to back up or augment such ALS-equipped emergency medical service vehicle if it is not immediately available to respond to a call therefor;
G. 
A complete description of each emergency medical service vehicle to be operated by the applicant, including a list of the internal equipment carried by each emergency medical service vehicle, the patient capacity thereof, and a copy of the applicant's current emergency medical service vehicle inspection report issued by the state highway patrol for each vehicle;
H. 
A statement by the applicant warranting that each permitted emergency medical service vehicle and its appurtenances conforms to all applicable provisions of this chapter, the Vehicle Code, the California Administrative Code, and all other state, county or city applicable rules or regulations;
I. 
If the applicant is applying for a permit to provide emergency service, a statement that the applicant employs sufficient personnel adequately trained and available to deliver emergency ALS paramedic emergency medical service vehicle services of good quality at all times in the city;
J. 
A description of the level of training for each emergency medical service vehicle employee, and a copy of each current certificate or license, including driver's license, issued by the state and county, establishing qualifications of such personnel to be employed in emergency medical service vehicle operations;
K. 
A statement, in an initial application, that shows to the satisfaction of the city manager that the issuance of a permit is in the public interest and there is a need for a permit to be issued, in that there is a requirement for emergency medical service vehicle service which can be provided by the applicant;
L. 
A statement signed by the applicant that, as a condition of the city issuing a permit, applicant agrees to appear and defend all actions against the city arising out of the exercise of the permit, and shall indemnify and save the city, its officers and employees and agents harmless from any and all claims, demands, actions or causes of actions of every kind and description resulting directly or indirectly, arising out of, or in any way connected with the exercise of this permit;
M. 
A schedule of rates proposed to be charged by the applicant;
N. 
Whether the applicant is seeking a permit to provide advanced life support (emergency) or basic life support (nonemergency) level of service, or both.
(Code 1980, § 8.18.040; Ord. No. 269, § 1, 1985; Ord. No. 870 (Recodification), 2014)
Upon receipt of a completed initial (nonrenewal) application, the city manager shall conduct an investigation to determine if the applicant meets all requirements of this chapter. Upon completion of his or her investigation, the city manager shall recommend to the city council that a permit be granted or denied. The determination of the city council shall be made after a duly noticed public hearing upon the qualifications of the applicant.
(Code 1980, § 8.18.050; Ord. No. 269, § 1, 1985; Ord. No. 870 (Recodification), 2014)
A. 
The city council shall order the issuance of a new permit to conduct an emergency medical service vehicle service in the city upon finding that the applicant meets all requirements of this chapter.
B. 
The city council may deny a new or renewed permit if it finds any of the following conditions to be true:
1. 
That the application does not contain the information required by the provisions of this chapter;
2. 
That the vehicles described in the application are inadequate or unsafe for the purpose for which they are to be used;
3. 
That the color scheme, name, monogram or insignia to be used upon such vehicles is in conflict with or imitates any color scheme, name, monogram or insignia used by any person so as to be misleading or tending to mislead or misrepresent material facts;
4. 
That there is insufficient need for such additional emergency medical service vehicle service within the city, provided that the sole fact there is an existing provider or providers shall not constitute sufficient proof that the condition exists; or
5. 
That the applicant or the proposed emergency medical service vehicle operation does not satisfactorily meet all requirements set forth in this chapter.
C. 
The city council may deny a permit if the applicant or any partner, officer or director thereof:
1. 
Was previously the holder of any emergency medical service vehicle permit which permit was revoked or suspended;
2. 
Has, within the preceding five years, committed any act which, if committed by any permittee, would be grounds for the suspension or revocation of a permit issued pursuant to this chapter;
3. 
Has committed any act involving dishonesty, fraud or deceit whereby another is injured or where the applicant has benefitted;
4. 
Has acted as an emergency medical service vehicle operator in any city without possessing a required permit therefor;
5. 
Has aided or abetted any person in violating any provision of this chapter or any other emergency medical service vehicle ordinance; or
6. 
Has made any material misstatement of fact upon any application, or during the course of any investigation required or permitted by this chapter.
D. 
Bonding of applicant. Before any permit is issued under the provisions of this chapter, the city council may require the applicant, as a condition to the issuance of the permit, to post with the city clerk a cash bond in the sum of $25,000.00, or a surety bond in the same amount, furnished by a corporation authorized to do business in the state, payable to the city. The bond shall be conditioned upon the full and faithful performance by the permittee of his obligations under the applicable provisions of this chapter, and shall be kept in full force and effect by the permittee throughout the life of the permit and all renewals thereof.
E. 
As a condition of issuance of a permit to operate an emergency medical service vehicle under this chapter, permittee shall hold harmless, indemnify and defend the city, its elected officials, officers and employees, from any and all claims and lawsuits for damage to persons or property arising out of or in any way connected with permittee's emergency medical service vehicle operations or operations of permittee's officers, employees and agents with respect to the provision of emergency medical service vehicle services, to the maximum extent provided by law.
F. 
Liability insurance. The permittee shall obtain and keep in force during the term of the permit public liability insurance issued by a company authorized to do business in the state, insuring the emergency medical service vehicle operator and his/her employees, and also naming the city, its elected officials, officers and employees as additional insureds of such policy, against loss by reason of injury or damages to persons or property arising from the operation or defective construction of such emergency medical service vehicle, or from violation of this chapter, or of any other law of the state or of the United States. Such policy shall contain provisions, to the extent the insurer is willing to provide, waiving insurer's right of subrogation, making all policies primary and noncontributing, and such policy shall be in the sum of not less than $4,000,000.00 for personal injury to or death of any one person in any single accident; and the limits of each such policy shall not be less than $4,000,000.00 for damages to or destruction of property in any one accident. Workers' compensation insurance shall be carried covering all employees of the permittee. Copies of the policies or certificates evidencing such policies shall be filed with the city clerk prior to the effective date of any permit issued hereunder. All policies shall contain a provision requiring 30 days' notice to be given to the city clerk prior to cancellation, modification or reduction of limits of any policies required herein.
(Code 1980, § 8.18.060; Ord. No. 269, § 1, 1985; Ord. No. 870 (Recodification), 2014)
The permit shall specify the dates of issuance and of expiration, the license number or vehicle identification number of each emergency medical service vehicle authorized thereunder, number of vehicles to be used by the permittee, plus any special conditions imposed as a condition precedent to the issuance of such permit by the city council.
(Code 1980, § 8.18.070; Ord. No. 269, § 1, 1985; Ord. No. 870 (Recodification), 2014)
Upon request by the permittee, the city manager may amend the conditions specified in a permit, if he or she finds such requested changes to be in substantial compliance with the provisions of this chapter. Such amendment shall not affect the expiration date of the existing permit, nor shall it authorize a change in ownership from that specified in the original permit.
(Code 1980, § 8.18.080; Ord. No. 269, § 1, 1985)
A. 
Permits may be renewed annually by the city manager upon application of the permittee made at least 60 days prior to expiration of the current permit, if the permit holder proposes no substantial change in the nature of service to be rendered, if the city manager determines that the permit holder has, during the period of the expiring permit, operated in conformity with the provisions of this chapter and the rules and regulations of the city, that he or she is capable of continuing operation in conformity with the rules and regulations of the city, and that all facts contained in the original and renewal application are still true.
B. 
Unless good cause can be shown by the permittee, it shall be a valid basis for nonrenewal of a permit if the permittee has not, during the preceding permit period, had a Code 3 response time, in at least 95 percent of its emergency calls, of ten minutes or less, such response time being measured from the time the permittee is given the request until the permittee's emergency medical service vehicle actually arrived at the location for which the service was requested. Calls which commence as emergency calls but which are converted to nonemergency calls during the provision of service shall not be included in the calculation specified in this subsection.
(Code 1980, § 8.18.090; Ord. No. 269, § 1, 1985; Ord. No. 870 (Recodification), 2014)
The city manager shall be empowered to and may suspend or revoke any permit issued under the provisions of this chapter when it has been found, after investigation, that the permittee has become insolvent, or the permittee or any partner, officer, director or employee of permit holder:
A. 
Has violated any section of this chapter, or any rules or regulations that are promulgated by the city which relate to the permit activities;
B. 
Has been convicted of any offense relating to the use, sale, possession or transportation of narcotics or habit-forming drugs;
C. 
Has committed any act involving dishonesty, fraud or deceit whereby another is injured, or the permittee has benefitted;
D. 
Has misrepresented a material fact in obtaining a permit, or is no longer adhering to the conditions imposed by this chapter or by the city council;
E. 
Has aided or abetted any person in violating the provisions of this chapter or any law relating to the activities permitted hereunder;
F. 
Has failed to make or keep any records or logs, as required in this chapter, or has failed to have such records available for inspection by the city manager or his or her duly authorized representative for a period of not less than three years after completion of any activity to which the records refer;
G. 
Has accepted an emergency call when the applicant knows or should have known that he or she is unable to provide the requested service, or when the applicant has accepted an emergency call and fails to inform and obtain consent from the person requesting such service of any delay before causing an emergency medical service vehicle to respond from a location so distant as to cause a response time greater than ten minutes;
H. 
If holding a permit authorizing emergency service and without prior approval by the city has failed to provide an emergency medical service vehicle, complete with appropriate personnel, within the city, capable and authorized to provide advanced life support level of service, for a continuous period exceeding 24 consecutive hours;
I. 
Fails to notify the Rancho Cucamonga Protection District Dispatch Center of a request or need for emergency medical service vehicle service, as hereinafter required, within the city;
J. 
Operates an emergency medical service vehicle denoted as a paramedic unit by wording or lettering on the unit without qualified mobile intensive care (MIC) personnel and equipment in the vehicle;
K. 
Has or has attempted to assign, transfer or sell any interest in ownership without complying with all conditions set forth in this chapter;
L. 
During any validation period of not less than 30 days, has failed to respond to 95 percent of Code 3 calls within ten minutes or less; or
M. 
Has had, during the effective period of the permit granted under this chapter, any license or permit to operate an emergency medical service vehicle in any city, county or state suspended or revoked.
(Code 1980, § 8.18.100; Ord. No. 269, § 1, 1985; Ord. No. 870 (Recodification), 2014)
A. 
At least 30 days prior to any sale, transfer or change in ownership interest of any kind or nature, any interruption of service, or any change in staffing or equipment of the permitted emergency medical service vehicle service, the permittee shall notify the city manager immediately in writing, stating the facts of such change. Failure to obtain approval of the city manager prior to such changes or interruption shall be grounds for immediate permit revocation.
B. 
Upon request by the permittee, the city manager may grant a temporary variance in writing from the conditions specified in the original permit if he or she finds that such change is in substantial compliance with the provisions of this chapter, or he or she may deny permittee's request. In all cases when a change of ownership is planned, an application for a new permit shall be filed 30 days prior thereto. The application must contain all information required in this chapter with respect to new permits, and the application must be approved prior to the effective date of any such change of ownership. Failure to obtain prior approval shall be grounds for revocation of any permits previously issued hereunder.
(Code 1980, § 8.18.110; Ord. No. 269, § 1, 1985; Ord. No. 870 (Recodification), 2014)
A. 
If the application for renewal of a permit is denied by the city manager, or if the city manager suspends or revokes a permit, the permittee shall be given written notice specifying not only the action taken, but, in the event of a suspension or revocation, the effective date thereof, which shall be not less than 15 days after the date of such notice, except as otherwise provided herein. Such notification shall be by registered or certified mail.
B. 
Within ten calendar days after the date of such notification, the permittee may request a hearing before the city manager. Such request must be in writing to the city clerk. If such request is timely made, the effective date of any denial, suspension or revocation shall be extended until 15 days following the city manager's action upon the request. The city manager may, after such hearing, affirm, modify or set aside the original decision. If no timely appeal is received, the city manager's decision shall be final.
C. 
If, after the hearing provided for above, the city manager denies renewal, suspends or revokes a permit, the permittee shall have the right to demand a hearing by the city council. A request for a hearing shall be made in writing to the city clerk within 15 calendar days following the denial, suspension or revocation of the permit. Upon receipt of a written request, the city clerk shall set the matter for hearing on a date not more than 60 days following receipt of the written request and give notice to the appellant, the city manager, and any other interested persons who may present evidence relevant to the decision of the city manager. Within 30 days following the conclusion of the hearing, the city council shall make findings and issue its order modifying, affirming or denying the action of the city manager. If no timely appeal to the city council is received, the city manager's decision shall be final.
D. 
Except as otherwise herein provided, during the time available to request an appeal, and at all times prior to the rendering of a final judgment, the effect of such nonrenewal, suspension or revocation shall be stayed. The decision of the city council shall be final.
E. 
Notwithstanding any other provisions herein contained to the contrary, the city manager shall be empowered to effect an immediate suspension of a permit, pending hearing, without delaying the effective date thereof, if he or she first finds the continued conduct of such permittee constitutes a danger to the public health, safety or welfare.
F. 
Any permittee whose permit has been suspended under the provisions of subsection E of this section shall have a hearing scheduled before the city manager within five working days of such suspension. An aggrieved permittee may appeal the city manager's decision as provided in subsection B of this section. However, the suspension shall not be stayed during such appeal procedure.
(Code 1980, § 8.18.120; Ord. No. 269, § 1, 1985; Ord. No. 870 (Recodification), 2014)
Each emergency service permittee shall provide advanced life support (paramedic) emergency medical service vehicle service on a continuous 24-hour-per-day basis during the entire term of the permit.
(Code 1980, §8.18.130; Ord. No. 269, § 1, 1985; Ord. No. 870 (Recodification), 2014)
No emergency medical service vehicle operator shall provide emergency medical vehicle service for emergency medical service vehicle calls originating within the city unless he shall first have obtained a valid city permit in accordance with this chapter.
(Code 1980, § 8.18.140; Ord. No. 269, § 1, 1985; Ord. No. 870 (Recodification), 2014)
A. 
Each emergency medical service vehicle service receiving an emergency request shall dispatch an emergency medical service vehicle in compliance with all city procedures and procedures required by all applicable state and county codes. If an emergency medical service vehicle is not available for immediate dispatch, the procedures required by all applicable state laws, including the California Administrative Code, and any applicable county codes shall be followed.
B. 
The Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District Dispatch Center shall be immediately notified by the permittee of any emergency medical service vehicle request or need.
C. 
Logs.
1. 
All emergency medical service vehicle operators shall maintain a log for a period of three years containing all dispatch and arrival times and locations, the nature of the medical emergency, the total amount charged, and the name of the recipient of such services, all made under penalty of perjury and available for inspection by city representatives during office hours.
2. 
All nonemergency medical service vehicle operators shall maintain a similar log, except that dispatch and response times shall not be required to be recorded.
D. 
No emergency medical service vehicle shall be dispatched without having first received a legitimate request for such services.
(Code 1980, § 8.18.150; Ord. No. 269, § 1, 1985; Ord. No. 870 (Recodification), 2014)
Emergency medical service vehicles shall be maintained at all times in good mechanical repair, in a clean and sanitary condition, and in full compliance with all applicable local and state laws.
A. 
Minimum equipment. All emergency medical service vehicles shall be equipped with two-way radios and all other safety and emergency equipment required for emergency medical service vehicles by the Vehicle Code and the California Administrative Code, administrative rules of the county health officer as the same are now written, or hereafter amended, and any other rules or regulations applicable to emergency medical service vehicle services.
B. 
Emergency medical service vehicle equipment (ALS). In addition to the regular emergency medical service vehicle equipment and supplies, all ALS emergency medical service vehicles shall also be equipped as required under the administrative rules of the county health officer, and as required by any other applicable state or local regulations.
C. 
Maintenance of emergency equipment and supplies. Dressings, bandaging, instruments and other medical supplies used for care and treatment of patients will be protected so they are sterile when ready for use.
(Code 1980, § 8.18.160; Ord. No. 269, § 1, 1985; Ord. No. 870 (Recodification), 2014)
A. 
Every person who drives an emergency medical service vehicle within the city, while responding to calls, shall comply with all applicable requirements of state law, including those requirements set forth in the California Administrative Code for emergency medical service vehicle drivers. The driver of an emergency medical service vehicle shall be trained and competent in the proper use of all equipment required by this chapter or other applicable law. The driver shall also hold a certificate of at least an EMT-1A unless the emergency medical service vehicle operator has been specifically exempted from this requirement by the city council. The driver shall hold a valid state driver's license which authorizes the driver to drive an emergency medical service vehicle.
B. 
Emergency medical service vehicle attendant. All emergency medical service vehicle attendants shall be trained and competent in the proper use of all equipment required by this chapter, or by other applicable law, and shall hold the required certification of at least an EMT-1A. If the vehicle is being used as an emergency medical service (ALS) vehicle, at least one attendant shall hold a current certificate as an MIC paramedic (EMT-P).
C. 
Attendant required. Each emergency medical service vehicle being operated within the city, in response to an emergency call, shall be staffed by both a driver and MIC paramedic. The MIC paramedic of an emergency medical service vehicle responding to an emergency call shall occupy the patient compartment while transporting any person in apparent need of medical attention. In nonemergency calls, the attendant must hold, at minimum, a current EMT-1A certificate.
D. 
An emergency medical service vehicle driver or emergency medical service vehicle attendant who is a state-licensed physician or a MIC nurse currently certified shall be exempt from the emergency medical training requirement of this section.
E. 
This section shall not apply during any "state of emergency" or "local emergency," as defined in the Government Code of the state.
(Code 1980, § 8.18.170; Ord. No. 269, § 1, 1985; Ord. No. 870 (Recodification), 2014)
An emergency medical service vehicle based and properly licensed outside the city, but not licensed by the city, shall be authorized to transport a patient to or through the city, but shall not be authorized to transport patients originating in the city, except in emergency situations when no other licensed emergency service provider is reasonably available. In the discretion of the requesting agency, and subject to subsequent review by the city, a non-city-licensed emergency medical service vehicle may be utilized in life and death situations when no licensed provider is reasonably available.
(Code 1980, § 8.18.180; Ord. No. 269, § 1, 1985; Ord. No. 870 (Recodification), 2014)
During any "state of war emergency," "state of emergency" or "local emergency," as defined in the California Emergency Services Act, Government Code § 8558, as amended, each emergency medical service vehicle operator shall provide equipment, facilities and personnel as required by the city manager.
(Code 1980, § 8.18.190; Ord. No. 269, § 1, 1985; Ord. No. 870 (Recodification), 2014)
Any user or subscriber to an emergency medical service vehicle contending that he has been required to pay an excessive charge for service, or that he has received unsatisfactory services, may file a written complaint with the city manager setting forth such allegations. The city manager shall notify the affected permittee of such complaint, and shall investigate the matter to determine the validity of the complaint. If the complaint is determined to be valid, the city manager shall take a reasonable and proper action to secure compliance with the conditions of this chapter.
(Code 1980, § 8.18.200; Ord. No. 269, § 1, 1985; Ord. No. 870 (Recodification), 2014)
A. 
The city manager shall make all necessary and reasonable rules and regulations, subject to the approval of the city council, pertaining to emergency medical service vehicles, emergency medical service vehicle operations, equipment and emergency medical service vehicle personnel, reasonably necessary for the effective and reasonable administration of this chapter.
B. 
The city manager, during office hours or otherwise upon reasonable notice, shall be authorized by the permittee to inspect the records, facilities, vehicles, equipment and methods of operation whenever such inspections are deemed necessary.
(Code 1980, § 8.18.210; Ord. No. 269, § 1, 1985; Ord. No. 870 (Recodification), 2014)
No operator shall be deemed to be in violation of its permit if it fails to provide, either in whole or in part, the services otherwise required, without fault of permittee, if such performance is prevented by any of the follow-ing:
A. 
Acts of God;
B. 
Labor strikes or disputes;
C. 
Intervention of any government body; or
D. 
Any force reasonably beyond the control of the operator.
(Code 1980, § 8.18.220; Ord. No. 269, § 1, 1985)
It is unlawful for any person, firm, partnership or corporation to violate any provision or to fail to comply with any of the requirements of this chapter. Any person, firm, partnership or corporation violating any provision of this chapter or failing to comply with any of its requirements shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be punished by a fine not exceeding $1,000.00, or by imprisonment not exceeding six months, or by both such fine and imprisonment. Each such person, firm, partnership or corporation shall be deemed guilty of a separate offense for each and every day or any portion thereof during which any violation of any of the provisions of this chapter is committed, continued or permitted by such person, firm, partnership or corporation, and shall be deemed punishable therefor as provided in this chapter.
(Code 1980, § 8.18.230; Ord. No. 269, § 1, 1985; Ord. No. 870 (Recodification), 2014)
The violation of any of the provisions of this chapter shall constitute a nuisance, and may be abated by the city through civil process by means of restraining order, preliminary or permanent injunction, or in any other manner provided by law for the abatement of nuisances.
(Code 1980, § 8.18.240; Ord. No. 269, § 1, 1985)