§ 54-118. Penalties.

(a)

The following shall be assessed to individuals who fail to obtain permits in accordance with sections 54-117(a) and 54-117(b), or who violate sections 54-113, 54-114, including the violation of any total burn ban enacted by the fire chief, section 54-115 or who violate section 54-116:

(1)

First violation. For the first violation, a written notice shall be issued, and the individual shall be advised of corrective measures to maintain compliance with this article.

(2)

Second violation. For a second violation, including a second violation issued for the failure to take corrective measures after a first violation, a summons shall be issued and fine of $100.00 assessed.

(3)

Third violation . For a third violation, including a violation issued for the failure to rectify the situation warranting a prior violation, a summons shall be issued and fine of $250.00 assessed.

(4)

Fourth violation. For a fourth violation, including a violation issued for the failure to rectify the situation warranting a prior violation, a summons shall be issued and fine of $500.00 assessed.

(5)

Fifth and any subsequent violations. For a fifth violation and any subsequent violations, including for the failure to rectify the situation warranting a prior violation, a summons shall be issued and fine of $1,000.00 assessed and/or six months in jail.

(b)

The following shall be assessed to individuals who do not obtain required permits or who engage in permitted burning in violation of section 54-117(c):

(1)

First violation. For the first violation, a summons shall be issued and fine of $500.00 assessed.

(2)

Second violation. For a second violation, a summons shall be issued and a fine of $1,000.00 assessed.

(3)

Third and any subsequent violations . For a third violation and any subsequent violations, a summons shall be issued and a fine of $1,000.00 assessed and/or six months in jail.

(c)

The following shall be assessed to individuals who violate the conditions of permits issued by section 54-117(a) or (b), who kindle a fire larger than 12 feet by 12 feet, or who kindle a fire which becomes an out of control fire and causes damage to the property of another person:

(1)

First violation. For the first violation, a summons shall be issued and fine of $100.00 assessed.

(2)

Second violation. For the second violation, a summons shall be issued and a fine of $500.00 assessed.

(3)

Third and any subsequent violations. For a third violation and any subsequent violations, a summons shall be issued and a fine of $1,000.00 assessed and/or six months in jail.

(d)

Multiple violations of this section shall be based upon a consecutive 36-month period.

(Ord. of 2-27-07; Amd. of 2-24-09; Amd. of 2-26-13; Amd. of 2-25-14)