(A) Any person found to be in violation of the chapter may be issued a notice of violation by the City Building Inspector allowing the offender a specified time to remedy the violation without a fine. If the violation is not remedied the offender shall be issued a citation by the City Building Inspector. If the City Building Inspector believes that the violation presents a serious threat to the public health, safety, and welfare, or if in the absence of immediate action, the effects of the violation would be irreparable or irreversible, or the violation is a repeated violation, the City Building Inspector may issue a citation without a notice of violation. If the citation is not contested by the offender, the following penalties shall apply; however, the City Building Inspector may waive all or any portion of said penalty if, in its discretion, the City Council determines that such waiver will promote compliance with this chapter:
(1) First Offense: $100.00 plus compliance.
(2) Second Offense: $125.00 plus compliance.
(3) Third Offense: $150.00 plus compliance.
(B) If the citation is contested and a hearing before the City Council is required the following maximum penalties may be imposed at the discretion of the Code Enforcement Board:
(1) First Offense: $200.00 plus compliance.
(2) Second Offense: $250.00 plus compliance.
(3) Third Offense: $300.00 plus compliance.
(Ord. 8-2003, passed 5-28-03)