(a) Whoever violates any provision of this
Code, including violation of any condition placed on a granted variance or a conditionally permitted use, is guilty of a minor misdemeanor, provided that such person has not, within two (2) years of the violation, been convicted of or plead guilty to an offense under this Code.
(b) If the offender has been convicted of or plead guilty to an offense under this
Code within two (2) years of the violation, a violation of any provision of this Code is a misdemeanor of the fourth degree.
(Ord. 91-95. Passed 10-7-1996.)
(a) Notwithstanding any other provision of this
Code, any person accused of violating any provision of this Code may be issued a non-compliance ticket, in lieu of instituting prosecution for the alleged violation as provided in this Section.
(b) A person issued a non-compliance ticket shall:
(1) Pay an administrative fee of $75.00 to the Commissioner within fourteen (14) days of the issuance of the non-compliance ticket as a settlement and compromise of the claim against the accused; and
(2) Correct, repair, or rectify the condition resulting in issuance of the non-compliance ticket within fourteen (14) days.
(c) If the accused fails to comply with the provisions of subsection (b) herein,
(1) The non-compliance ticket may be converted to a complaint or notice to appear which shall be filed with the Municipal Court and the accused shall be subject to prosecution and the fines and penalties authorized by law; or
(2) Additional non-compliance tickets may be issued.
(d) The Commissioner is authorized to promulgate administrative regulations to implement this Section.
(Ord. 91-95. Passed 10-7-1996.)
CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF LAKEWOOD