§ 2-201. Fines and penalties.  


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  • (a)

    The violation of any provision of any ordinances or codes shall constitute a civil offense punishable by civil penalty as follows:

    (1)

    Not in excess of $250.00 per day for a first violation;

    (2)

    Not in excess of $500.00 per day for a repeat violation;

    (3)

    An assessment of the cost of repairs incurred by the city where the violation was in the nature of a violation described in F.S. § 162.06(4);

    (4)

    In the instance where the special master finds that the violation is irreparable or irreversible in nature, the special master may impose a fine not to exceed $5,000.00 per violation;

    (5)

    City costs; and,

    (b)

    Civil penalties assessed pursuant to this article are due and payable to the city upon the order of the special master.

(Ord. No. 01-2000, 2-8-00; Ord. No. 20-2014 , § 2, 10-28-14)