(A) Penalties and sentencing. Upon conviction for violation of any provision of this chapter, the court shall sentence the defendant to pay a fine not less than $50, but not more than up to $500. The court shall, when justice so requires, from requiring a defendant to bring property subject to this chapter into compliance with the terms herein and to prevent further violations.
(B) Fines. Fines shall reflect the seriousness of each offense as well as the history of the person convicted. Fines shall not be less than the following amounts for each separate offense:
(1) At least $150 for each failure to comply with an emergency order or correct a hazardous condition; and
(2) At least $50 for each failure to comply with any other provision of this chapter or any order or notice issued in accordance with the provisions of this chapter.
(C) City costs. Upon conviction for violation of any provision of this chapter, the court shall order the defendant to reimburse the city for all of the costs of enforcement of this chapter attributable to the violations for which the defendant was convicted, including but not limited to the costs of inspection, prosecution, and administration. If such condition is not imposed, the city may file a civil action against the defendant and may, upon proof of the defendant’s conviction, recover all of the costs referred to above.
(D) Fines doubled. In cases of recurrent violations, which shall be defined as any cited violation not remediated or cured within 15 days after the initial citation is issued, any applicable fine will be doubled.
(E) Signs. A $100 fine will be issued for each posted sign or notice improperly removed, damaged, defaced, interfered with, moved, or concealed.
(Ord. passed 12-13-2018)