Violations of ordinances that are enforced by the Franklin-Simpson Code Enforcement Board shall be subject to the following schedule of civil fines:
(A) If a citation for a violation of an ordinance is not contested by the person charged with the violation, the penalties set forth in this section shall apply. A second offense is an offense that occurs within five years of a prior offense for which a citation is issued against the same property owner at the same property. All others are those that occur within five years of two or more prior offenses for which a citation is issued against the same property owner at the same property.
Violation | 1st Offense | 2nd Offense | All Others |
Structural Violations | $150 | $300 | $600 |
Non-Structural | $100 | $200 | $400 |
Sign Violations | $ 50 | $100 | $200 |
(B) If the citation is contested and a hearing before the Franklin-Simpson Code Enforcement Board is required, the following maximum penalties may be imposed at the discretion of the Franklin-Simpson Code Enforcement Board:
Violation | 1st Offense | 2nd Offense | All Others |
Structural Violations | $300 | $600 | $1,200 |
Non-Structural | $200 | $400 | $800 |
Sign Violations | $100 | $200 | $400 |
(C) In addition to all sums set forth in this section for fines, the person found to have committed the violation and/or owner of the property shall be liable and/or responsible for all abatement fees and/or fees for remedying the violation.