(A) Administrative Fines and Penalties: Failure to abide by the regulations of section 8-14-3 or chapter 13 of title IV is hereby declared a violation of the code and subject to the City's enforcement. The City may pursue enforcement by all means authorized by law, including but not limited to penalties listed in chapter 13 of title IV and imposition and payment of an administrative fine or fines as provided below:
Number of Offenses in 1-Year Period | Amount of Administrative Penalty | Disposal Charge | Total Amount of Penalty plus Disposal Charge |
First | $250 | $75 | $325 |
Second | $500 | $150 | $650 |
Third | $750 | $300 | $1,050 |
(B) Any responsible party issued administrative fines and penalties under 8-14-4 shall comply with the city's administrative citation process pursuant to chapter 3 of title I.
(C) This chapter and chapter 13 of title IV are just some of the methods of enforcement of violations of the municipal code and other laws the City is authorized to enforce. It shall supplement and be in addition to the other regulatory codes, statutes and ordinances heretofore or hereafter enacted by the City, the state of California, or any other legal entity or agency having jurisdiction. The City may concurrently, separately, or consecutively utilize other methods of enforcement for ensuring compliance with applicable laws, including but not limited to, civil remedies such as injunctions, criminal remedies such as prosecution, and other administrative remedies available under applicable law, including nuisance abatement under chapters 4, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3 and 5 of title III. (Ord. 852-23, 7-18-2023)