A. Unless otherwise set forth in this code, or unless greater amounts are authorized in accord with applicable state laws, fines shall be assessed in the amounts specified as follows:
1. A fine not exceeding one hundred dollars ($100.00) for a first violation;
2. A fine not exceeding two hundred dollars ($200.00) for a second violation of the same ordinance within twelve (12) months, or five hundred dollars ($500.00) for building and safety code violations or violations determined by the City to affect the safety of the public.
3. A fine not exceeding five hundred dollars ($500.00) for each additional violation of the same ordinance within twelve (12) months, or one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) for building and safety code violations or violations determined by the City to affect the safety of the public.
B. Administrative Costs. An enforcement officer and the hearing officer are authorized to assess any reasonable administrative or legal costs arising out of or related to administrative citations issued pursuant to this Article. Administrative or legal costs may include scheduling and processing of the administrative hearing and all subsequent actions related to the administrative hearing or judicial actions. Administrative costs may include assessments recorded on the tax rolls collected by the Tulare County tax collector and the costs of such recording. (Ord. 1720 § 3, 5-1-2007; Ord. 1883, 5-4-2021)