Unless otherwise specifically provided, the violation of any chapter,
rule or regulation or any specific provision or provisions thereof adopted
by the City Council as a part of this Code shall be deemed a violation against
such chapter, rule, regulation or provisions of this Code punishable by a
fine not to exceed $250 or imprisonment of not more than 15 days, or both
such fine and imprisonment; provided, however, that for the purpose of conferring
jurisdiction upon courts and judicial officers generally, such violation shall
be deemed a misdemeanor and for such purpose only all provisions of law relating
to misdemeanors shall apply to such violation. Each day that a violation continues
shall be deemed a separate violation.
The failure of any officer or employee of the City to perform any official
act imposed by this Code shall not be an offense, and shall not subject such
officer or employee to the penalty imposed for the violation of any provision
of this Code, unless a penalty is specifically provided therefor.