(a) A criminal violation of this chapter is a class one misdemeanor. For a first conviction under this chapter, for land used for residential purposes, the court shall impose a criminal fine of at least five hundred dollars ($500.00) per violation. For a first conviction under this chapter, for land used for non-residential purposes, the court shall impose a criminal fine of at least one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) per violation. In addition, the court shall impose all other fees and surcharges applicable under state statutes.
(b) However, on proper evidence that the violation(s) has been corrected and the defendant is in compliance with this chapter at the time of the hearing, in addition to all other fees and surcharges applicable under state statutes:
(1) For a first violation, the court shall impose a minimum fine of at least two hundred fifty dollars ($250.00) per violation for land used for residential purposes and at least five hundred dollars ($500.00) per violation for land used for non-residential purposes.
(2) For a second or subsequent violation under this chapter within two (2) years of the date of the first violation, the court shall impose a minimum fine of at least five hundred dollars ($500.00) per violation for land used for residential purposes and at least one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) per violation for land used for non-residential purposes.
(Ord. 2015-009, passed 12-17-15)