(A) Failure to pay a fine or penalty before the time set forth in the administrative citation shall result in the imposition of interest and penalties, as established by resolution.
(B) The town may pursue any and all legal and equitable remedies for the collection of fines, including interest and penalties.
(C) Delinquent fines, interest, and penalties may be recorded as a lien or special assessment against the property on which the code violation occurred. Prior to recording a lien or special assessment, the town shall prepare a cost report itemizing the amount owed by the responsible person. The town shall comply with the State Franchise Tax Board or any other state or county law pertaining to the recording of any delinquent fines, interest, and penalties as a lien on the property, or as a special assessment.
(D) The administrative citation process described in this chapter does not preclude the town from recovering any code violation abatement cost incurred by the town in performing its code enforcement efforts.
(Ord. 745, passed 9-2-2009)