Progressive Fine Ordinance Vol. The circle seems endless for code violators. Break the code, receive a citation, pay the fine, break the code. In an effort to discourage repeat offenses, various ordinances have been amended to establish a progressive fine schedule for code violations.
Fines are higher for the owners or operators of commercial, industrial or multi-family operations.
If the person committing the offense is the residential occupant of the property where the violation occurred, first offense fines are at the discretion of the judge who hears the case. Under the new progressive fine structure, minimum fines will be assessed when individuals are convicted of a second or subsequent violation of city codes within a three-year period. With the change to a progressive fine schedule for code violators, City Council sends a message that repeat offensives will not be tolerated.