Except as otherwise noted, any violation of this chapter shall be handled as a civil offense, and shall be filed in the municipal court in the same manner as civil property maintenance violations pursuant to A.J.C.C., Vol. I, § 9-1-4(D). Appeals shall be handled in the same manner pursuant to A.J.C.C., Vol. I, § 9-1-4(E). The fines noted below are the exact fines that a judge shall impose, which shall not be decreased, increased or exchanged for community restitution or other penalties. The court may impose additional penalties, including court fees, but shall not substitute such fees for the base fines referenced as follows:
First violation | Fine of $250 |
Second violation of same code provision occurring within 24 months of first violation | Fine of $500 |
Third violation of same code provision occurring within 24 months of first violation | Fine of $750 |
(Ord, 1465, passed 12-4-2018)