A. For fines imposed under this code for second and subsequent violations of the same ordinance, regulation, condition, or permit within one (1) year from the date of the first violation, the citation recipient of a fine may request a hardship waiver by completing a hardship waiver form and returning the form to the city clerk within ten (10) days of the date stated on the citation. The waiver request shall include a sworn affidavit and any supporting documents or materials demonstrating to the satisfaction of the city manager or his or her designee that: (1) the recipient of the fine has made a bona fide effort to comply after the first violation; and (2) payment of the full amount of the fine would impose an undue financial burden on the recipient.
B. The city manager or his or her designee shall provide written notice of the determination of a timely received waiver request to the recipient of the fine by first class mail. Service shall be deemed complete at the time the notice is deposited into the mail and addressed to the person at the address indicated on the hardship waiver form. The determination notice shall include a brief description of the reasons for the determination to approve or not approve the hardship waiver. The written determination of the city manager or his or her designee shall be final.
C. If the city manager or his or her designee determines not to approve a hardship waiver, the recipient of the fine shall, within ten (10) days of service of that determination, either remit the deposit amount to the city or appeal the citation in compliance with the applicable procedures in this code.
(Ord. 582 § 2, 2022)