[Amended 9-12-2011 by Ord. No. 39A-2011; 11-28-2011 by Ord. No. 56-2011; 4-23-2012 by Ord. No. 38-2012; 1-25-2021 by Ord. No. 7-2021]
A. Violation ticket fines.
(1) For the first of a violation of this Part within a twelve-month period, violation tickets shall be issued in the amounts of $25 or $50 as set forth on the chart below.
(2) For the second offense of a violation of this Part within a twelve-month period, violation tickets shall be issued in the amounts of $50 or $100 as set forth on the chart below.
(3) For the third and subsequent offense of a violation of this Part within a twelve-month period, violation tickets shall be issued in the amounts of$100 or $250 as set forth on the chart below.
(4) Any person who receives a violation ticket for any violation of this Part may, within 15 days, admit the violation, waive a hearing and pay the fine in full satisfaction.
(5) Any person violating this Part shall pay a fine as set forth herein for each offense plus all direct and indirect costs incurred by the City for the clean up and abatement of the violation.
Violation Number for Quality of Life Ticket Ordinance | Brief Description of Violations for Quality of Life Ticket Ordinance | Fine 1 | Fine 2 | Fine for Third and Subsequent Instance |
Violation Number for Quality of Life Ticket Ordinance | Brief Description of Violations for Quality of Life Ticket Ordinance | Fine 1 | Fine 2 | Fine for Third and Subsequent Instance |
QOL.001 | Accumulation of waste | $25 | $50 | $100 |
QOL.002 | Animal maintenance and waste/feces cleanup | $25 | $50 | $100 |
QOL.003 | Improper disposal or dumping of waste | $25 | $50 | $100 |
QOL.004 | High weeds, grass or plant growth | $25 | $50 | $100 |
QOL.005 | Littering or scatteringwaste | $25 | $50 | $100 |
QOL.006 | Motor vehicles | $25 | $50 | $100 |
QOL.007 | Operating a food cart illegally | $25 | $50 | $100 |
QOL.008 | Operating or vending without the proper permit/ license | $25 | $50 | $100 |
QOL.009 | Outside placement of indoor appliances/furniture | $25 | $50 | $100 |
QOL.010 | Ownership presumption of waste | $50 | $100 | $250 |
QOL.011 | Placement or littering by private advertising matter | $25 | $50 | $100 |
QOL.012 | Snow and ice removal from sidewalks | $25 | $50 | $100 |
QOL.013 | Storing containers for solid waste and recyclable material | $25 | $50 | $100 |
QOL.014 | Storing or discarding of appliances | $25 | $50 | $100 |
QOL.015 | Storing of hazardous material | $50 | $100 | $250 |
QOL.016 | Separation and collection of recyclable materials | $25 | $50 | $100 |
QOL.017 | Storing or serving of potentially hazardous food | $50 | $100 | $250 |
QOL.018 | Swimming pools | $25 | $50 | $100 |
QOL.019 | Violating the terms of any vending license | $25 | $50 | $100 |
QOL.020 | Historic District violation | $25 | $50 | $100 |
QOL.021 | Satellite dishes in Historic Districts | $25 | $50 | $100 |
QOL.022 | Registered waste hauler required | $25 | $50 | $100 |
QOL.023 | Temporary dumpster permit | $25 | $50 | $100 |
QOL.024 | Temporary dumpster maintenance | $25 | $50 | $100 |
QOL.025 | Improper use of litter receptacle | $25 | $50 | $100 |
B. Violation ticket penalties.
(1) If the person in receipt of a $25 violation ticket does not pay the fine or request a hearing within 15 days, the person will be subject to a $10 penalty for days 16 through 30.
(2) If the person in receipt of a $50 violation ticket does not pay the fine or request a hearing within 15 days, the person will be subject to a $25 penalty for days 16 through 30.
(3) If the person in receipt of a $100 or higher violation ticket does not pay the fine or request a hearing within 10 days, the person will be subject to a $50 penalty for days 16 through 30.
(4) Failure of the person to make payment or request a hearing within 30 days of a violation ticket shall make the person subject to a citation for failure to pay.
(5) If violations continuous or egregious, the code official has right to issue citation without first issuing ticket provided notice has been given. Upon issuance of four tickets for same violation, right is reserved for code official to issue citation for fifth and subsequent offenses.
C. Citation fines. Any person, firm or corporation who shall fail, neglect or refuse to comply with any of the terms or provisions of this Part, or of any regulation or requirement pursuant hereto and authorized hereby shall, upon conviction, be ordered to pay a fine not less than $100, not more than $1,000 on each offense or imprisoned no more than 90 days, or both.
D. Restitution. The Magisterial District Judge may order the violator to make restitution to said real or personal property owner.