Violation of ordinances that are enforced by the City Board shall be subject to the following schedule of civil fines unless the specific ordinance declares a different penalty.
(A) If the violation of an ordinance is not contested by the person charged with the violation, the penalties set forth in this division (A) shall apply.
Violation | Civil Fine (if uncontested and paid within 7 days) | Civil Fine (if not paid within 7 days) |
First offense in one-year period | $25 | $50 |
Second offense in one-year period | $100 | $200 |
Third or greater offense in one-year period | $250 | $500 |
(B) If a citation is contested and hearing before the Board is conducted, the following minimum to maximum penalties may be imposed at the discretion of the Board:
Violation | Civil Fine |
First offense in one-year period | $25 to $100 |
Second offense in one-year period | $100 to $250 |
Third or greater offense in one-year period | $250 to $500 |
(Ord. 14-2019, passed 11-5-2019)