In addition to any other remedy or sanction under the town code, and notwithstanding any other law, the following civil penalties shall be imposed by the town upon the owner of a short-term rental related to the same short-term rental property within the same 12-month period.
(A) A violation of § 112.01 is a civil offense and shall be punished by a fine of not less than $1,000 per violation.
(D) Up to $500 or up to an amount equal to one night’s rent for the short-term rental as advertised, whichever is greater, for a first verified violation.
(E) Up to $1,000 or up to an amount equal to two night’s rent for the short-term rental as advertised, whichever is greater, for the second verified violation.
(F) Up to $3,500 or up to an amount equal to three night’s rent for the short-term rental as advertised, whichever is greater, for a third verified violation and any subsequent violation.
(G) If multiple violations arise out of the same response to an incident at a short-term rental, those violations are considered one violation for the purpose of assessing the civil penalties provided in this section.
(H) Unless an appeal is filed in a timely manner pursuant to § 31.27, a civil penalty assessed pursuant to this section shall be due within 30 days of the initial notice sent to the owner by the town. For purposes of this section, written notice includes, but is not limited to, a notice sent by electronic means, United States mail, or hand delivered.
(Ord. O2023-02, passed 7-17-23)