Del Rey Oaks Municipal Code Ch. 1.12 Arrest, Citation and Enforcement Procedure

The city council of the city does elect to adopt all of the provisions of Sections 853.5, 853.6, 853.6a, 853.7, 853.7a, and 853.8 of the Penal Code of the State of California as fully as if the same were herein set forth for the violation of any provisions of this Municipal Code.

(Ord. 233 § 3, 1995: prior code § 1-902)

A. Civil Action Brought by City. The city attorney may bring civil suit or other action to enforce any provision or section of this Municipal Code, enjoin or prevent any violation of this Municipal Code or to abate any public nuisance as defined or declared by this Municipal Code.

B. Remedies Cumulative. This remedy by civil action to enforce this Municipal Code is in addition to any other remedies available under ordinance, this Municipal Code, or statute and does not replace or support any other remedy but is cumulative thereto.

C. Liability for Costs. In any such action where the city seeks recovery of its costs and attorneys' fees, the prevailing party shall be entitled to recover from the losing party its reasonable costs including, but not limited to, attorneys' fees, the costs of investigation, court costs and the costs of monitoring compliance.

(Ord. 243 § 1, 1997; Prior code § 1-903)