§ 30-24. Schedule of civil fines established.


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  • A schedule of civil fines payable to the bureau for admissions of responsibility by persons served with the municipal ordinance violation notice is hereby established. The fines for the violations listed below shall be as follows:

    Section of this Code violated Offense Fine
    12-45 Violation of International Property Maintenance Code $50.00
    First repeat offense $100.00
    Second or subsequent repeat offense $250.00
    12-45 Licensing of the operation of rental dwelling, multiple dwellings, and rooming houses $50.00
    First repeat offense $100.00
    Second or subsequent repeat offense $250.00
    12-64 Permits for relocation of structures $50.00
    First repeat offense $100.00
    Second or subsequent repeat offense $250.00
    22-19 Prohibited noises $50.00
    First repeat offense $100.00
    Second or subsequent repeat offense $250.00
    24-23 Construction, use or operation of outdoor furnace $50.00
    First repeat offense $100.00
    Second or subsequent repeat offenses $250.00
    24-48 and 24-49 Violation of International Fire Code $50.00
    First repeat offense $100.00
    Second or subsequent repeat offense $250.00
    34-222 Possession or use of tobacco products for a minor $50.00
    First repeat offense $100.00
    Second or subsequent repeat offense $250.00
    38-19 through 38-30 (ch. 38, art. II) First offense $75.00
    First repeat offense $125.00
    Second or subsequent repeat offense $275.00
    46-26 Garbage and refuse $50.00
    First repeat offense $100.00
    Second or subsequent repeat offense $250.00
    48-1 through 48-134 (ch. 48) First offense $25.00
    First repeat offense $50.00
    Second or subsequent repeat offense $150.00
    48-21 Sidewalk permit violation $50.00
    First repeat offense $100.00
    Second or subsequent repeat offense $250.00
    48-86 and 48-87 Excavation permit violation $50.00
    First repeat offense $100.00
    Second or subsequent repeat offense $250.00
    48-107 Obstruction permit violation $50.00
    First repeat offense $100.00
    Second or subsequent repeat offense $250.00
    48-128 Driveway permit violation $50.00
    First repeat offense $100.00
    Second or subsequent repeat offense $250.00
    52-92 through 52-108 (ch. 52, art. II, div. 3) Each infraction Not less than $500.00 nor more than $5,000.00, plus costs and other sanctions
    First repeat offense Not less than $1,000.00 nor more than $10,000.00
    Second or subsequent repeat offense Not less than $2,000.00 nor more than $20,000.00
    52-121 Satellite antennas $50.00
    First repeat offense $100.00
    Second or subsequent repeat offense $250.00
    54-54 through 54-58 (ch. 54, art. III) Parking too far from curb $25.00
    Angle parking $25.00
    Obstructing traffic $25.00
    Parking on sidewalk $25.00
    Parking in front of private drive $25.00
    Parking within an intersection $25.00
    Parking within 15 feet of a fire hydrant $25.00
    Parking on crosswalk $25.00
    Parking within 15 feet of crosswalk or 20 feet of corner lot lines $25.00
    Parking within 30 feet of street side traffic signal or sign $25.00
    Parking within 50 feet of railroad crossing $25.00
    Parking within 20 feet of fire station entrance $25.00
    Parking beside street excavation with traffic obstructed $25.00
    At any place where official signs prohibit parking (other than handicapped parking) $25.00
    Double parking $25.00
    Parking on bridge $25.00
    Parking within 200 feet of accident where police are in attendance $25.00
    Parking in front of theater $25.00
    Blocking emergency exit $25.00
    Blocking fire escape $25.00
    Parking within 500 feet of fire apparatus stopped in answer to a fire alarm $25.00
    Parking in an alley $25.00
    Parking on wrong side of street $25.00
    Parking in loading zone $25.00
    Overtime parking violations paid within 24 hours $5.00
    Overtime parking violation not paid within 24 hours $10.00
    Parking in other than marked spot $25.00
    Failure to set brakes while parked $25.00
    Parking overnight during prohibited period $25.00
    Parking between sidewalk and curb $25.00
    Parking on private property without owner's consent $25.00
    Parking in a parking space which is clearly identified by an official sign as being reserved for use by handicappers and which is on public property or private property which is available for public use, unless the person is a handicapper as defined in section 19a of the Michigan Vehicle Code or unless the person is parking the vehicle for the benefit of a handicapper. A certificate of identification issued under section 675(5) of the Michigan Vehicle Code to a handicapper shall be displayed on the lower left corner of the front windshield. A special registration plate issued under section 803(d) of the Michigan Vehicle Code to a handicapper shall be displayed on the vehicle $50.00
    54-59 Accumulation or storage of partially dismantled or inoperative motor vehicles $50.00
    First repeat offense $100.00
    Second or subsequent repeat offense $250.00
    56-66 through 56-81 Improper connection to, and improper discharge into, the sanitary sewers of the City of Alma $50.00
    First repeat offense $100.00
    Second or subsequent repeat offenses $250.00
    58-3, 58-5, and 58-6 Vegetation permit violation $50.00
    First repeat offense $100.00
    Second or subsequent repeat offense $250.00
    58-8, 58-9, and 58-10 Vegetation protection violation $50.00
    First repeat offense $100.00
    Second or subsequent repeat offense $250.00
    60-235 through 60-249 Sign ordinance $50.00
    First repeat offense $100.00
    Second or subsequent repeat offense $250.00
    Chapter 60, Other violations when penalty not specifically enumerated First violation $50.00
    First repeat offense $100.00
    Second or subsequent repeat offense $250.00

     

(Code 1984, § 16.5-6; Ord. No. 590, § 6, 4-14-1998; Ord. No. 614, § 6, 3-9-1999; Ord. No. 629, § 1, 7-24-2001; Ord. No. 638, § 1, 3-12-2002; Ord. No. 643, § 1, 12-10-2002; Ord. No. 663, §§ 1, 2, 8-10-2004; Ord. No. 680, § 1, 3-8-2005; Ord. No. 713, § 1, 4-14-2009; Ord. No. 722, § 1, 3-9-2010; Ord. No. 726, § 1, 6-22-2010)