For each violation within a citation the following fines will apply:
(A) For each violation that is within a citation involving violations of § 95.03
(i.e. weeds and rubbish) which is not contested the penalties set forth below apply:
Violation | Civil Fine |
First Violation | $50.00 |
Second Violation | $100.00 |
Third Violation | $250.00 |
(B) If a citation for any violations of § 95.03
is contested, and a hearing before the Code Enforcement Board is required, the following minimum to maximum penalties may be imposed at the discretion of the Code Enforcement Board.
Violation | Civil Fine |
First Violation | $50.00 - $150.00 |
Second Violation | $100.00 - $300.00 |
Third Violation | $250.00 - $500.00 |
(C) For all other violations within a citation, if the first, second, or third citation for a violation of an ordinance is not contested by the person charged with the violation, the penalties set forth in this division shall apply.
Violation | Civil Fine |
First Violation | $250.00 |
Second Violation | $500.00 |
Third Violation | $1,000.00 |
(D) If the citation is contested and a hearing before the Code Enforcement Board is required, the following minimum to maximum penalties maybe imposed at the discretion of the Code Enforcement Board:
Violation | Civil Fine Range |
First Violation | $50.00 - $500.00 |
Second Violation | $100.00 - $1,000.00 |
Third Violation | $200.00 - $2,000.00 |
(E) Determination of whether the citation of first, second, or third offense will be determined based on the cited person or business with no citation over one year prior counting against the cited person or business.
(Ord. 2016-11-02, passed 12-14-16; Am. Ord. 2019-08-01, passed 9-11-19)