[Adopted 1-15-2014 by L.L. No. 1-2014]
A.
This article
applies to any person, firm or corporation receiving multiple notices
of violation or orders to remedy in a twelve-month period for a violation
of this chapter.
B.
Any person,
firm or corporation receiving multiple notices of violation or orders
to remedy within a twelve-month period shall be subject to an inspection
fee as set forth in the fee schedule below:
(1)
First
notice of violation or order to remedy received: no charge.
(2)
Second
notice of violation or order to remedy received: inspection fee of
$100.
(3)
Third
notice of violation or order to remedy received: inspection fee of
$150.
(4)
Fourth
notice of violation or order to remedy received: inspection fee of
$200.
(5)
Fifth
notice of violation or order to remedy received: inspection fee of
$500.
C.
The inspection
fees prescribed above shall be billed directly to the tenant or owner,
as the case may be, and a copy mailed to the owner and/or contact
person/agent of the property. Inspection fees shall be increased 25%,
when not paid within 30 days after initial billing, to cover administrative
costs. This subsection shall not be considered the exclusive method
of collecting inspection fees and shall not preclude collection by
other lawful methods. If unpaid after 30 days, the costs may be added
to and collected in the same manner as real property taxes.
D.
Every
notice of violation or order to remedy shall contain a clear and conspicuous
explanation of the policy in this article requiring fees for inspections
or a copy of this article.
