Tupelo |
Code of Ordinances |
Chapter 24. STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND PUBLIC PLACES |
Article II. CUTS AND EXCAVATIONS |
§ 24-29. Violations; penalties.
(a)
Any person found to be violating any provision of this article shall be served by the city with written notice stating the nature of the violation and providing a reasonable time limit for the satisfactory correction thereof. The offender shall, within the period of time stated in such notice, permanently cease all violations.
(b)
Any person who shall continue any violation yond the time limit provided for in paragraph (a) of this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and on conviction thereof shall be punished as provided in section 1-8 of this Code for each violation. Each day in which any such violation shall continue shall be deemed a separate offense. Additionally, more than three (3) violations of the terms of this article may result in termination of the pavement cutting permit.
(c)
Any person violating any of the provisions of this article shall become liable to the city for any expense, loss, or damage occasioned the city by reason of such violation.
(Ord. of 12-4-84, Art. VI, §§ 1—3)