A. It is unlawful for any person or entity to fail to comply with the requirements of this chapter.
B. The city of Murrieta may prescribe administrative, civil, or criminal penalties or consequences, or any combination thereof, for violations of this chapter, which are consistent with those applicable for what it deems comparable municipal provisions. These may include, but are not limited to, enforcement provisions of the State Housing Law of the California Health and Safety Code, Sections 17910 et seq.; injunctive relief or civil penalties; and requiring compliance prior to issuance of a final inspection report or certificate of occupancy.
C. Remedies under this paragraph/section are in addition to and do not supersede or limit any and all other remedies, civil, criminal, or administrative. The remedies provided herein shall be cumulative and not exclusive.
D. Whenever the building official or designee re-inspects or otherwise takes any enforcement action against a residential dwelling unit, which is governed by this chapter to determine compliance with this chapter, the building official may assess fees against the owner to recover the costs to the city according to a fee schedule established by the law. The assessment and collection of these fees shall not preclude the imposition of any administrative or judicial penalty or fine for violations of this chapter or applicable state laws or regulations.
E. The city may develop a means of providing public certification as to any residential dwelling unit's compliance with this chapter. No such certification shall be affixed to the residential dwelling unit or the property on which it is located without the authorization of the owner or renter.
(Ord. 370 § 1 (part), 2006)