§ 10.16.090. Private right of action.

A.

An owner or occupant of any property who is affected by a violation or threatened violation of any provision of this chapter may bring an action for damages, injunctive or declaratory relief or any other appropriate action, in a court of competent jurisdiction to enforce the provisions of this chapter.

B.

An owner or occupant of any property who is affected by a violation or threatened violation of any provision of this chapter who prevails in such an action shall be entitled to recover damages and costs, including reasonable attorney fees; and such other relief as determined by the court. In addition to all other damages or other relief, the court may award the city or private party a civil penalty of up to one thousand dollars for each violation of this chapter.

C.

The remedies provided by this chapter are in addition to any other legal or equitable remedies and are not intended to be exclusive.

(Ord. 24198.)