A. The monetary penalty constitutes a personal obligation of the person to whom the notice of civil violation is directed. Any monetary penalty assessed must be paid to the city clerk within seven calendar days from the date of service of notice of civil violation or, if an appeal was filed pursuant to Section 1.12.050 within seven calendar days of the board's decision.

B. The corporation counsel, on behalf of the city, is authorized to collect the monetary penalty by use of appropriate legal remedies, the seeking a granting of which shall neither stay nor terminate the accrual of additional per diem monetary penalties so long as the violation continues.