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A. Violations.

1. Violations of SHDC 2.15.160(E) may be addressed through a civil penalty as provided in subsection (B) of this section. Each violation shall be a separate and distinct offense.

2. A violation of any of the provisions of this chapter is an unlawful public nuisance.

B. Civil Penalties.

1. It is a class three civil infraction as defined in RCW 7.80.120 for a person to unlawfully dump solid waste in an amount less than or equal to one cubic foot.

2. A person that illegally dumps solid waste in an amount greater than one cubic foot but less than one cubic yard shall pay a litter cleanup restitution payment equal to twice the actual cost of cleanup, or $50.00 per cubic foot of litter, whichever is greater.

3. A person that illegally dumps solid waste in an amount of one cubic yard or more shall pay a litter cleanup restitution payment equal to twice the actual cost of cleanup, or $100.00 per cubic foot of litter, whichever is greater. [Res. 04-06. Prior code § 3.1(XI)].