A. Except as expressly modified by this section, no person other than a peace officer, constable, or part-time peace officer may issue a citation in lieu of arrest or continued detention, ask a person receiving a citation to give a written promise to appear in court, or take a person into custody as permitted by Minnesota Statutes, section 629.34.
B. The city code enforcement official or building official may issue a citation in lieu of arrest where the code enforcement official or building official has probable cause to believe that a person or corporation to whom the citation is issued has violated any of the following provisions of this code, or any state statutes that relate to the same subject matter and provide for a criminal penalty:
1. Title 8, chapter 2 (parking).
2. Title 9, chapter 4 (building and property maintenance).
3. Ordinance B (zoning regulations). (Ord. II.10, 12-5-2000)