(a) Administrative Penalties. In addition to any criminal penalties that may be imposed pursuant to subsection (c) of this section, any person who violates or fails to comply with any of the provisions of this chapter shall be subject to the following administrative penalties in accordance with the criteria stated in Section 1236.02(e) of this chapter:
(1) For a first offense, an administrative fine of up to one hundred fifty dollars ($150.00).
(2) For a second offense, an administrative fine of up to two hundred fifty dollars ($250.00).
(3) For a third offense, an administrative fine of up to five hundred dollars ($500.00).
(b) If a person fails, neglects or refuses to pay an administrative penalty within the time ordered pursuant to Section 1236.02(f) of this chapter, then the Zoning Administrator shall so notify the Director of Finance. In addition to the administrative penalty, an interest rate equal to the current rate of interest charged by the City on special assessments shall be imposed by the City for the life of the administrative penalty, and collected as provided in this section. The Director of Finance shall then certify the amount of the administrative penalty, including interest, to the County of Summit Fiscal Office. The County of Summit Fiscal Office shall enter the amount on the tax duplicate of the County as a special assessment against the person's real estate at issue.
(c) Criminal Penalties. In addition to any administrative penalties that may be imposed pursuant to subsection (a) of this section, any person who violates or fails to comply with any of the provisions of this chapter shall be guilty of a minor misdemeanor and shall be fined not more than one hundred fifty dollars ($150.00). A separate offense shall be deemed committed each day during or on which a violation or noncompliance occurs or continues.
(Ord. 2010-059. Passed 3-7-11.)