§ 63.0506 — Penalties and Fines

§63.0506 Penalties and Fines

(a) Any violation of this Division shall be subject to the following: (1) an administrative citation and $100 penalty for a first violation. (2) an administrative citation and $200 penalty for a second violation within one year of the first violation. (3) an administrative citation and $500 penalty for a third and each subsequent violation within one year of the first violation. (b) Administrative citations may be appealed pursuant to Chapter 1, Article 2, Division 5 of this Code and all appeals shall be conducted in accordance with Chapter 1, Article 2, Division 4. (1) In addition to the powers conferred upon the enforcement hearing officer under section 12.0407 of this Code, such officer shall take into consideration the person’s ability to pay the fine upon their request. If the enforcement hearing officer finds the person meets the criteria described in California Government Code section 68632(a) or (b), or any successor section, the enforcement hearing officer shall order the City to accept, in full satisfaction, 20 percent of the administrative fine imposed pursuant to this Division. (2) The enforcement hearing officer shall have the authority to allow the person to complete community service in lieu of paying the total administrative fine.

(“Penalties and Fines” added 2-28-2024 by O-21775 N.S.; effective 3-29-2024.)