(A) Fine schedule.
(1) First offense. A fine of $50, if paid within 30 days of citation: and additional $50 if not paid within 30 days of citation, plus interest at the rate of 1% per month, compounded monthly.
(2) Second offense. A fine of $100, if paid within 30 days of citation; and additional $100 if not paid within 30 days of citation, plus interest at the rate of 1% per month, compounded monthly.
(3) Third or subsequent offense. A fine of $500, if paid within 30 days of citation: an additional $500 if not paid within 30 days of citation, plus interest at the rate of 1% per month, compounded monthly.
(B) Stop work order. A stop work order may be issued by a Code Enforcement Officer with any citation and all activities that are alleged to be in furtherance of violations must cease upon the issuance of the stop work order.
(C) Civil action. If a civil action is filed to collect an imposed fine and/or interest, or to enforce a stop work order, then attorney fees or legal costs incurred by the city shall be recovered from the violator and awarded to the city by the court.
(Ord. 1-2014, passed 3-3-2014)