A. Whenever an officer determines that a violation of the code has occurred, the officer may issue a citation on a city approved form imposing an administrative fine or fines to the responsible person(s) in accordance with the provisions of this chapter.
B. When the violation pertains to building, plumbing, electrical or other similar structural or zoning issues that creates an immediate danger to health or safety, a citation may be issued forthwith. In the absence of an immediate danger, a citation for a violation pertaining to building, plumbing, electrical, or other similar structural or zoning issues shall not be issued pursuant to this chapter unless the responsible person has first been provided with a reasonable period, as determined by the officer, in which to complete the abatement or compliance actions.
C. An officer may issue a citation for a violation not committed in the officer's presence if the officer has determined, through investigation, that the citee did commit, or is otherwise responsible for, the violation.
D. Each day, or any portion thereof, that a prohibited condition, use or activity under the code is committed, continued or permitted, shall constitute a separate violation for which an administrative fine may be imposed. A single citation may charge multiple violations of the code, however, each violation is subject to a separate and distinct administrative fine.
E. Each citation shall contain the following information:
1. Name and mailing address of the responsible person;
2. The address or description of the location of the violation;
3. The date and approximate time of the commission of the violation(s), or detection thereof by an officer;
4. The relevant provision(s) or section(s) of the code alleged to have been violated;
5. A description of the violation(s);
6. Amount of the fine for each violation, the procedure and place to pay the fine(s) and/or reinspection fees, and any late penalty and/or interest charge(s), if not timely paid;
7. When appropriate, the action(s) required to correct the violation(s), and, if applicable, any deadlines or time limitations for commencing and completing such action(s);
8. A description of the administrative citation review process and the manner by which a hearing on a citation may be obtained (including the form to be used, where it may be procured from, and the period in which a request must be made in order to be timely);
9. The name and signature of the officer, and the signature of the citee, if he or she is physically present and will sign the citation at the time of its issuance. The refusal of a citee to sign a citation shall not affect its validity or any related subsequent proceeding, nor shall signing a citation constitute an admission that a person has committed a violation of the code;
10. A statement that the failure to timely tender the fine(s) and other fees, costs, and/or charges imposed pursuant to this chapter may result in the recordation of a lien and/or the delay in issuance or renewal of any city license and/or permit; and
11. Any other information deemed necessary by the city manager. (Ord. 12-957)