A. When an enforcement officer determines that a civil violation of this code has occurred, the officer shall issue a civil citation, the matter shall be handled by the justice court, and the penalty for such civil violation shall be as provided in section 1.12.050 of this code, or its successor.
B. Any person having received a civil citation shall, within twenty (20) days, either pay the civil penalty as contained in the default penalty schedule or file a written request for a hearing before the justice court.
C. Any person receiving a civil citation who requests a hearing shall discuss the matter with a hearing officer for informal resolution prior to the hearing before the justice court.
D. If the matter is resolved by the hearing officer, the hearing request shall be dismissed.
E. If the civil penalties payable to the city remain unsatisfied and no written request for a hearing has been filed after twenty (20) days from the issuance of the civil citation, the city may use such lawful means as are available to collect such penalties, including late charges, administrative and court costs and attorney fees. Any additional penalties are stayed upon filing the request for hearing, until judgment is rendered in the matter. (Ord. 1-06 § 8, 2006: Ord. 29-02 § 2, 2002)