1-9.2 Purpose.
a. The purpose of this Section 1-9 is to provide for administrative penalties, in addition to all other legal remedies, criminal or civil, which may be pursued by the City to address any violation of a City ordinance, any provisions of this Code, including adopted codes, conditions to entitlements or contracts, permits, licenses, and environmental documents issued or approved by or on behalf of the City. Use of the provisions of this section shall be at the sole discretion of the City.
b. This Section 1-9 is adopted in order to achieve the following goals:
1. Protect the health, safety and welfare of the City and its citizens;
2. Provide an administrative process for imposing and appealing administrative penalties, and for enforcing such penalties;
3. Penalize responsible parties who fail or refuse to comply with any City ordinance, this Code, including adopted codes, conditions to entitlements or contracts, permits, licenses, and environmental documents issued or approved by or on behalf of the City;
4. Minimize expense and delay where the alternative remedy is to pursue responsible parties in the civil or criminal justice system. (Ord. #222-2019, S4)