(a) Authority. A person who violates any provision of the S.M.C., or who fails to obtain any necessary permit, or who fails to comply with a civil regulatory order, shall be subject to a civil fine.

(b) Amount. The civil fine assessed shall not exceed one thousand dollars for each violation. Each separate day, event, action or occurrence shall constitute a separate violation.

(c) Notice. A civil fine shall be imposed by a written notice, and shall be effective when served or posted as set forth in Section 21.13.040(b). The notice shall describe the date, nature, location and act(s) comprising the violation, the amount of the fine, and the authority under which the fine has been issued.

(d) Collection. Civil fines shall be immediately due and payable upon issuance and receipt of the notice. The administrator may issue a regulatory order stopping work until such fine is paid. If remission or appeal of the fine is sought, the fine shall be due and payable upon issuance of a final decision. If a fine remains unpaid thirty days after it becomes due and payable, the administrator may take actions necessary to recover the fine. Civil fines shall be paid into the city's general fund.

(e) Application for Remission. Any person incurring a civil fine may, within ten days of receipt of the notice, apply in writing to the administrator for remission of the fine. The administrator shall issue a decision on the application within ten days. A fine may be remitted only upon a demonstration of extraordinary circumstances.

(f) Appeal. A civil fine may be appealed to the council as set forth in Chapter 21.11. (Ord. 2174, § 2 (Exh. A), 2022; Ord. 1641, § 44, 2004.)