The following factors shall be considered in determining the appropriate sanctions for any administrative violation:
(A) The knowledge or intent of the person/entity found to have violated this code or other applicable laws;
(B) The final determination of prior violations of this code or other applicable laws within twelve (12) months of the date of the violation. Violations of a similar nature shall be given additional weight in evaluating the appropriate sanctions as provided for in section 1-4A-3 of this article;
(C) Efforts by the person/entity found to have violated this code or other applicable laws to take remedial action upon notice of a violation;
(D) Any financial gain realized by a responsible person as a result of an administrative violation;
(E) The extent to which the violation undermines the purpose of the ordinance violated;
(F) The number of other violations existing at the time of the issuance of the notice of administrative violation;
(G) The costs incurred for remedial action taken by the enforcement authority;
(H) The degree and permanence of harm to health, safety and/or the environment caused by the violation, including, but not limited to, any loss of life to person or animal;
(I) The amount it would have cost the responsible person to comply with the law. (Ord. 1572, 4-24-2001)