[HISTORY: Adopted by the Town Board of the Town of Seymour 5-8-2014 by Ord. No. 05-08-14. Amendments noted where applicable.]
Pursuant to § 66.0113, Wis. Stats., the Town Board hereby elects to use the citation method of enforcement of Town ordinances described herein or in a separate ordinance, including those for which a statutory counterpart exists.
The citation shall contain the following:
A. 
The name and address of the alleged violator.
B. 
The factual allegations describing the alleged violation.
C. 
The time and place of the offense.
D. 
The section of the ordinance violated.
E. 
A designation of the offense in such manner as can readily be understood by a person making a reasonable effort to do so.
F. 
The time at which the alleged violator may appear in court.
G. 
A statement which in essence informs the alleged violator:
(1) 
That a cash deposit based on the schedule established by this chapter or other Town ordinance may be made which shall be delivered or mailed to the Clerk of the City of Seymour/Town of Seymour Joint Municipal Court prior to the time of the scheduled court appearance.
[Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I)]
(2) 
That if a deposit is made, no appearance in court is necessary unless the defendant is subsequently summoned.
(3) 
That if a cash deposit is made and the alleged violator does not appear in court, he or she will be deemed to have entered a plea of no contest and submitted to a forfeiture with applicable penalty assessment, or, if the court does not accept the plea of no contest, a summons will be issued commanding him or her to appear in court to answer the complaint.
(4) 
That if no cash deposit is made and the alleged violator does not appear in court at the time specified, the court may issue a summons or warrant for the defendant's arrest or consider the nonappearance to be a plea of no contest and enter judgment, or an action may be commenced to collect the forfeiture.
H. 
A direction that if the alleged violator elects to make a cash deposit, the statement which accompanies the citation shall be signed to indicate that the statement required under Subsection G above has been read. Such statement shall be sent or brought with the cash deposit.
I. 
A statement that if the court finds that the violation involves an ordinance that prohibits conduct that is the same as or similar to conduct prohibited by state statute, punishable by fine or imprisonment, or both, and that the violation resulted in property damage or physical injury to a person other than the alleged violator, the court may summon the defendant into court to determine if restitution shall be ordered under § 800.093, Wis. Stats.
[Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I)]
J. 
Such other information as the City/Town deems necessary.
[Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I)]
The schedule of cash deposits for use with citations issued under this chapter shall be established by the Town Board and on file with the Town Clerk. Deposits shall be made in cash, money order or certified check to the Clerk of the City of Seymour/Town of Seymour Joint Municipal Court who shall provide a receipt therefor.
The following officials may issue citations with respect to those specified ordinances which are directly related to their official responsibilities:
Ordinance Title
Enforcement Official
Zoning Ordinance
Building Inspector, Town Board (Chair and Supervisors) and Town Constable
Town ordinances
Town Board (Chair and Supervisors) and Town Constable
Section 66.0113(3), Wis. Stats., relating to a violator's options and procedures on default, is hereby adopted and incorporated by reference.
A. 
Other ordinance. Adoption of this chapter does not preclude the Town Board from adopting any other ordinance or providing for the enforcement of any other law or ordinance relating to the same or other matter.
B. 
Other remedies. The issuance of a citation shall not preclude the Town Board or any authorized office from proceeding under any other ordinance or law or by any other enforcement method to enforce any ordinance, regulation or order.
If any provision of this chapter is invalid or unconstitutional, or if the application of this chapter to any person or circumstances is invalid or unconstitutional, such invalidity or unconstitutionality shall not affect the provisions or applications of this chapter which can be given effect without the invalid or unconstitutional provision or application.
This chapter shall take effect upon its passage and on posting as provided by law.