(A) Civil offense. Each separate violation of this chapter is hereby classified as a civil offense. Pursuant to the authority of state law, the penalties to be imposed upon persons determined to have violated this chapter shall be enforced by the City Code Enforcement Board according to the following schedules of civil fines.
(1) If a citation for a violation of an ordinance is not contested by the person charged with the violation, the penalties set forth in this schedule shall apply.
Violation | 1st Offense | 2nd Offense | All Others |
Animals | $25.00 | $50.00 | $100.00 |
Inoperable/wrecked/junk vehicle | $50.00 | $100.00 | $150.00 |
Building and Construction Code | $100.00 | $150.00 | $200.00 |
Garbage/Rubbish/Trash/Unwanted Items | $50.00 | $100.00 | $150.00 |
Stop Work Order | $50.00 | $100.00 | $150.00 |
Weeds | $50.00 | $100.00 | $150.00 |
(2) If the citation is contested and a hearing before the Code Enforcement Board is required, the maximum penalties set forth in this schedule may be imposed at the discretion of the Code Enforcement Board.
Violation | 1st Offense | 2nd Offense | All Others |
Animals | $100.00 | $200.00 | $300.00 |
Inoperable/wrecked/junk vehicle | $150.00 | $300.00 | $500.00 |
Building and Construction Code | $500.00 | $750.00 | $1,000.00 |
Garbage/Rubbish/Trash/Unwanted Items | $150.00 | $300.00 | $500.00 |
Stop Work Order | $500.00 | $750.00 | $1,00.00 |
Weeds | $150.00 | $300.00 | $500.00 |
(B) Each violation of one (1) or more of the cited noise nuisances in Article II shall be considered a separate offense. Those found in violation of this article are subject to the penalty as set forth in § 10.999. In the case of defective or illegal equipment on vehicles, the offender must also show proof of repair or rectification.
(Ord. 10-81, passed 4-7-81)
(C) Penalty for violation of §§ 50.102, 50.103, 50.105 through 50.108. Any person who violates any provision of §§ 50.102, 50.103, 50.105 through 50.108 shall be punished by a fine of not less than fifty dollars ($50.00) nor more than five hundred dollars ($500.00). Any person found guilty of a second offense of any of these sections within any twelve (12)-month period shall be subject to a fine of not less than one hundred dollars ($100.00) nor more than five hundred dollars ($500.00), and any person found guilty of a third offense of any of these sections within any twelve (12)-month period shall be subject to a fine of not less than two hundred fifty dollars ($250.00) nor more than five hundred dollars ($500.00).
(Am. Ord. 2009-21, passed 11-24-09)
(D) (1) Not withstanding the civil penalties or the general criminal penalties set forth in §§ 50.300 through 50.307, whoever violates any provision of §§ 50.300 through 50.307 shall be guilty of a Class A misdemeanor and shall be fined not more than five hundred dollars ($500.00) and/or imprisoned up to 12 months for each offense. Each day’s continued violation shall constitute a separate offense.
(Am. Ord. 2013-12, passed 12-10-13; Am. Ord. 2021-20, passed 10-12-21)
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Cross reference:
General penalty, see § 10.999