(a) Penalties for Delinquency. Any landlord operating in the city that fails to register or amend their residential rental units in accordance with this chapter shall pay, in addition to the amount of the registration fee, a penalty in an amount to be determined by ordinance or resolution.
(b) Penalty Waiver. The City Manager or their designee shall have discretion to waive this penalty fee for good cause and if the City Manager or their designee determines that waiving the penalty fee would promote the purpose of this chapter.
(c) Action to Collect. If a landlord fails to comply with the fee requirements of this chapter, the city may refer the matter to a collection agency and/or the city attorney may file a civil action against any landlord. Penalties may be added to the residential rental unit registration fee. Penalties will become due and payable along with the registration fee.
(d) Remedies Cumulative. All remedies prescribed under this chapter shall be cumulative and the use of one or more remedies by the city shall not bar the use of any other remedy for the purpose of enforcing the provisions of this chapter.
(Ord. 5605 § 2 (part), 2024)