This chapter is adopted pursuant to the City's police powers and Government Code Section 53069.4 for the purpose of making any violation of the Santa Clarita Municipal Code subject to an administrative fine and to set forth the procedures for the imposition and collection of such fines.
(Ord. 04-8 § 2, 8/24/2004; Ord. 13-6 § 10 (Exh. I), 5/28/2013)
This chapter provides for administrative citations that are in addition to all other legal remedies, criminal or civil, which the City may pursue to address any violation of this code. The use of this chapter is at the sole discretion of the City officer or employee enforcing this code.
(Ord. 04-8 § 2, 8/24/2004; Ord. 13-6 § 10 (Exh. I), 5/28/2013)
Unless the contrary is stated or clearly appears from the context, the following definitions govern the construction of the words and phrases used in this chapter:
A. 
"Citee"
means the person(s) to whom a Code Enforcement Officer issued an administrative citation pursuant to this chapter.
B. 
"City Manager"
means the City Manager, or designee.
C. 
"Code Enforcement Officer"
means any City employee or agent with the authority to enforce any provision of this code.
D. 
"Department Manager"
means the Department Director or designee for the department responsible for issuing a citation pursuant to this chapter.
(Ord. 04-8 § 2, 8/24/2004; Ord. 13-6 § 10 (Exh. I), 5/28/2013)
Unless otherwise provided, all notices and citations required by this chapter must be served on citee via personal service or first-class mail, postage prepaid, to citee's last known address. Service is effective when personally served or when deposited into the United States mail. The individual serving a citee with notice must complete a declaration of service. Failure to receive any notice does not affect the validity of the proceedings conducted under this chapter.
(Ord. 04-8 § 2, 8/24/2004; Ord. 13-6 § 10 (Exh. I), 5/28/2013)