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(A) The Building Official/Zoning Administrator shall inspect rental dwelling units on a three-year rotating basis from the date of issue pursuant to this chapter or under any of the following circumstances:
(1) After the initial registration of the rental unit;
(2) Upon receipt of a complaint from an owner, owner’s agent or occupant that the premises are believed to be in violation of this chapter. If the Building Official/Zoning Administrator determines that a complaint was filed without a factual basis and such inspection is made on a complaint basis, an inspection fee may be charged to the complainant;
(3) Upon receipt of a report or referral from the Police Department, Fire Department or other public agency; or
(4) Upon evidence of an existing ordinance violation observed by the Building Official/Zoning Administrator.
(B) The fee for an inspection is $35 per unit per inspection and must be paid in advance of an inspection. Following a successful inspection, a certificate of compliance shall be issued.
(Ord. 198, passed 5-9-2012)
(A) Any person who violates any of the provisions of this chapter is responsible for a municipal civil infraction, subject to payment of a civil fine of not less than $50 nor more than $500, plus costs and other sanctions, for each infraction:
(B) Repeat offenses shall be subject to an increased civil fine as follows:
(1) The fine for any offense which is a first repeat offense shall be not less than $250, plus costs and other sanctions; and
(2) The fine for any offense which is a second repeat offense or any subsequent repeat offense shall not be less than $500 plus costs and other sanctions.
(C) A REPEAT OFFENSE means a second (or any subsequent) violation of this chapter:
(1) Committed by a person within any six-month period; and
(2) For which the person admits responsibility or is determined to be responsible.
(Ord. 198, passed 5-9-2012)