COMMENCEMENT OF AN ACTION
Mesa City Code § 8-6-5
in effect8-6-5: - COMMENCEMENT OF AN ACTION
(A) The City Manager or designee is authorized to commence an enforcement action under this Chapter by issuing a notice of abatement under this Article or a citation for civil sanctions under this Article, or both. They may also seek the issuance of a complaint by the Mesa City Prosecutor for criminal prosecution of habitual offenders as defined in this Article. (5124, 5480)
(B) Nothing in this Section shall preclude City employees from seeking voluntary compliance with the provisions of this Chapter or from enforcing this Chapter through notices of violation, warnings, or other informal devices designed to achieve compliance in the most efficient and effective manner under the circumstances. (5124, 5480)
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_CH6PUNUPRMANEPRANRE_ARTIIIEN_8-6-5COACFetched: 11/1/2026
