(A) In the event a citation is issued for a chronic nuisance property, the person in charge shall have those rights and shall otherwise be subject to the procedures and provisions set forth in Chapter 40 of this code relating to the Code Enforcement Board. The civil fine for non-compliance shall be as follows:
(1) Fine in an amount no less than $100 per day and no more than $500 per day. Each day of non-compliance will constitute the imposition of per day fine for each day’s violation, up to the following maximums. On first violation, the maximum total fine is $1,000. On a second violation that occurs within 12 months of the first violation, the maximum total fine for each person cited is $3,000. On a third violation that occurs within 12 months of the first violation, the maximum total fine shall be $5,000.
(B) In addition, whenever the Code Enforcement Officer or the Code Enforcement Board determines that a chronic nuisance exists, the Code Enforcement Officer or the Code Enforcement Board may forward such determination to the City Commission. Based on such determination, the City Commission may suspend or revoke the business license of any person conducting any business upon the property where the chronic nuisance exists.
(Ord. 22-1, passed 2-8-22)