§ 1-6.404. Administrative Citation Penalties.

(a)

If the responsible party fails to correct the violation(s), subsequent administrative citations may be issued for the same violation(s). The amount of the penalty(ies) shall increase at a rate specified in subsection (b) of this section.

(b)

The penalties assessed for each violation cited shall be as follows:

(1)

First administrative citation—one hundred dollars ($100.00) for each violation cited.

(2)

Second administrative citation within a twelve (12) month period—two hundred fifty dollars ($250.00) for each violation cited.

(3)

Third or subsequent administrative citation within a twelve (12) month period—five hundred dollars ($500.00) for each violation cited.

(c)

Payment of the penalty(ies) shall not excuse the failure to correct the violation(s) nor shall it bar further enforcement action by the City.

(d)

All penalties assessed shall be payable to the City of Modesto unless otherwise directed on the citation. An administrative citation may be issued for multiple violations. Each violation constitutes a separate offense for which a separate penalty may be imposed. The aggregate amount of penalties imposed for each violation cited will be set forth on the administrative citation.

(Added by Ord. 3102-C.S., § 1, amended by Ord. 3474-C.S., § 1, effective 3-13-08)