Any responsible party who violates the provisions of this ordinance shall be subject to progressively higher fees until the violation ceases. The schedule for assessment of fees is as follows.
First violation $20
Second violation $50
Third and additional violation $100
Second violation $50
Third and additional violation $100
Assessment of fees for violations of this ordinance will be through city utility bills and placed on the responsible party's billing account. The responsible party may appeal fees for violation of this ordinance and the appeal process shall follow the process set forth in § 6-1-1-12(B) of the Water Conservation Landscaping and Water Waste Ordinance. Fees shall be assessed to the responsible party's billing account within 15 days following expiration of the appeal period or issuance of appeal findings and shall be listed as a separate line item on the utility bill. Responsible parties shall be notified of the fee through certified mail within 15 days of the violation. Fees must be paid within the normal payment period allowed by the city utility billing system. Fees shall be suspended pending the outcome of an appeal. Each day in which a violation occurs shall constitute a separate offense. The responsible party will be given seven days to comply with this ordinance before another fee may be assessed.
(Ord. 2-2001)