A. Violations: Each day a violation of this chapter exists constitutes a separate offense. Fines for the violations listed in this subsection shall be as follows:
1. First offense: One hundred dollars ($100.00).
2. Second offense within a twelve (12) month period: Two hundred dollars ($200.00). (2013 Code § 7-2-6)
3. Third or further offenses within a twelve (12) month period: Three hundred dollars ($300.00).
4. Fines for cleanup violations: One hundred dollars ($100.00) per day after notice to clean up. Violations are as follows:
Animal waste and infestation violations.
Burning violations.
Cleanup violations (includes depositing of offensive substances on public or private property; storage of junk; depositing offensive substances in waterways, sewers, easements or public ways; placement of garbage and containers; accumulation of offensive substances; offensive containers; littering; and storage of construction materials).
Contamination of water violations.
Inoperable motor vehicles.
Light in residential areas violations.
Noxious weeds violations.
Parking violations (only applies to parking on yards).
Right of way signs.
Structure violations.
Swimming pool, spa and hot tub violations.
Tall grass in residential yards violations. (2013 Code § 7-2-6; amd. 2016 Code)
B. Cleanup Costs:
1. If the owner, agent, occupant or tenant of any premises or lot neglects or fails to abate a declared nuisance after due notice and time specified by the authorized representative, consistent with the constitutional rights of the owner, agent, or occupant thereof, the authorized representative may request a private hauler to remove such materials, and the expense incurred shall be billed to the owner, agent, occupant or tenant.
2. If the owner, agent, occupant or tenant of any premises or lot neglects or fails to exterminate any infestations of vermin or rodents after due notice and time, as specified by the authorized representative, the authorized representative may cause such vermin or rodents to be exterminated, and the expense incurred shall be billed to the owner, agent or occupant.
3. If the charge for cleanup or extermination remains unpaid, the amount shall become a special lien against the property. Such lien shall be such notice to all persons from the time of its recording, and shall bear interest at the maximum legal rate thereafter until satisfied. (2013 Code § 7-2-6)