VIOLATIONS; ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTIES
Mesa City Code § 8-4-29
in effect8-4-29: - VIOLATIONS; ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTIES
(A) Any person who violates any provision of this Chapter or any order enforcing the provisions of this Chapter may be assessed an administrative penalty by the City Manager in an amount not to exceed twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000) for each violation. Each day that a violation continues shall constitute a separate violation.
(B) In determining the amount of an administrative penalty, the City Manager shall consider all of the following:
1. The seriousness of the violation;
2. The economic benefit, if any, resulting from the violation;
3. Any history of such violation;
4. Any good faith efforts to comply with the applicable requirements;
5. The economic impact of the penalty on the violator; and
6. Such other factors as justice may require.
(C) The City Manager or Water Resources Director shall provide written notice and an opportunity to be heard to any person assessed an administrative penalty under this Section. Within fifteen (15) days of receipt of the notice, such person shall pay the penalty or file a written request for a hearing with the City Manager. If a hearing is held, the City Manager shall issue a written decision, and such decision shall be final.
(D) The assessment of administrative penalties under this Section shall not limit the availability or imposition of other penalties, remedies, or sanctions under the law or this Chapter.
(Ord. No. 5959, §§ 2, 3, 8-25-25)
Source: City of Mesa, Arizona, Mesa City Code and City Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/az/mesa/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=COOR_TIT8HESAEN_CH4SASERE_8-4-29VIADPEFetched: 11/1/2026