(A) With the exception of violations that are automatically or expressly deemed infractions under the Municipal Code, the amount of the fine assessed for each administrative citation issued for the same violation(s) within one year shall be as follows:
(1) First administrative citation -- $125;
(2) Second administrative citation -- $525;
(3) Third or subsequent administrative citation -- $1,000.
(B) For violations of the Municipal Code that are automatically or expressly deemed infractions, the amount of fine assessed for each administrative citation issued for the same violation within one year, shall be as follows:
(1) First administrative citation -- $100;
(2) Second administrative citation -- $225;
(3) Third or subsequent administrative citation -- $500.
(C) The Council, by resolution may set a fine for a particular violation at less than the amounts provided for herein, but such fines shall not exceed the amounts contained in this chapter. Notwithstanding the limitations set forth herein, for violations of the provisions of Chapter 11 of Title IX of the Municipal Code, a fine of up to $1,000 per day for each day a violation of that Chapter exists, may be assessed pursuant to Cal. Civil Code § 2929.3.
(D) For purposes of this section, the "same violation" shall mean violations of the same code section even if they occur at a different location.
(E) Payment of the fine shall not excuse the failure to correct the violation nor shall it bar further enforcement action by the city.
(F) All fines assessed shall be payable to the city.
(G) The failure of any person to timely pay a fine assessed by administrative citation shall result in the assessment of an additional late fee to be charged. The amount of the late fee shall be 10% of the total amount of the administrative fine owed.
(Ord. 744 C.S., passed 1-15-03; Am. Ord. 911 C.S., passed 9-3-14; Am. Ord. 1004 C.S., passed 11-15-23)