HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2012-30 Admininistrative Citation Schedule of FinesCITY OF PALM DESERT
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
STAFF REPORT
REQUEST: ADOPT RESOLUTION NO 2012 -30 : A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT,
CALIFORNIA ADOPTING A REVISED SCHEDULE OF FINES FOR
ADMINISTRATIVE CITATIONS ISSUED FOR VIOLATIONS OF
THE PALM DESERT MUNICIPAL CODE. REPEAL RESOLUTION
98-6 IN ITS ENTIRETY.
SUBMITTED BY: Pedro Rodriguez, Senior Code Compliance Officer
DATE: May 10, 2012
CONTENTS: Resolution No 2012-30
Amended Schedule of Fines (Exhibit A)
Resolution No. 98-6 (Exhibit B)
Copies of administrative citations from surrounding jurisdictions
(Exhibit C)
Recommendation
Waive further reading ai
the schedule of fines for
98-6 in its entirety.
Executive Summary
d adopt Resolution No. 2012-30 amending
administrative citations and repealing Resolution
In 1998, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 98-6 and Chapter 8.81, Administrative
Citations, of the Palm Desert Municipal Code as an additional tool to assist code
compliance staff in obtaining compliance with nuisance property violations that
adversely affect the quality of life in the city. This resolution updates the schedule of
fines associated with Chapter 8.81 Administrative Citations.
Background
Administrative citations can be issued to affect compliance with violations affecting the
quality of life for Palm Desert residents. Administrative citations are generally issued for
property maintenance violations such as unmaintained landscaping in front yards, trash
containers in public view, substandard structures, building code violations,
inoperable/abandoned vehicles, violations of the recently adopted short-term rental
ordinance, and various other municipal code violations.
Staff Report
Schedule of fines
Page 2 of 3
May 10, 2012
The purpose of revising the schedule of fines for administrative citations is to ensure
accuracy with recently adopted ordinances and consistency of fine amounts with the
fines from adjacent jurisdictions. Procedurally, this administrative process does not
require the involvement of the City Attorney or the court system, which results in a
reduction of legal fees.
The schedule of fines adopted in Resolution 98-6 has not been revised since its
inception fourteen years ago. During this time, new ordinances have been added to the
municipal code, and certain code sections have been amended, repealed and/or
consolidated. These changes are not appropriately reflected in the current schedule of
fines as outlined in Resolution 98-6. Additionally, some fines need to be adjusted to
reflect consistency with surrounding jurisdictions, as well as with the approved bail
schedule utilized for court citations. The court citation schedule of fines has received
approval from the Presiding Judge at the Riverside County Superior Court.
The purpose of the schedule of fines is to set the amount of a fine imposed for
municipal code violations when the fine amount is not specified in the code. For
example, Chapter 5.10 Short-term rentals, has fine amounts actually called out in the
code. However, a majority of the City's ordinances do not specify fine amounts,
therefore a schedule of fines is necessary to designate the amount of the fines.
Attached for your review is a redline version of Resolution 98-6 reflecting the proposed
changes (Exhibit B). Resolution No. 2012 -30 is the revised schedule of fines
(Exhibit A). Highlighted in yellow are the new ordinances, sections of ordinances, and
proposed fines.
Below is a comparison chart of administrative citation fines between surrounding
jurisdictions for municipal code violations. The jurisdictions listed below do not utilize a
schedule of fines. Instead, they impose one fine amount for all municipal code
violations that escalates with reoccurring violations. This practice does not allow for a
lesser fine amount for less serious violations. Please note that Palm Desert's fines are
in line with, or lower than, those of surrounding cities. Copies of administrative citations
obtained from surrounding jurisdictions for comparison purposes are attached for your
review (Exhibit C).
La
Rancho
Indio
Coachella
Palm
Quinta
Mirage
Desert
First Offense
$ 100
$ 100
$75
$100-$250
$ 50
Second Offense
$ 200
1 $ 200
$150
$200-$500
$ 100
Third Offense
$ 500
$ 500
$300
$500-$1000
$ 250
Fine per day for continuing
$0
$0
$0
$0
$250
violations
Staff Report
Schedule of fines
Page 3 of 3
May 10, 2012
Approval of Resolution 2012 -30 will permit code compliance staff to continue
utilizing this effective tool in deterring blight and holding property owners responsible for
the lack of maintenance of their unkempt properties, helping maintain property values of
surrounding properties and the quality of life for Palm Desert residents.
Fiscal Analysis
Implementing the proposed schedule of fines will result in a nominal increase in
the amount of revenue collected from administrative fines, but it will not offset the
entire cost of code compliance activity associated with compelling a property
owner to comply with the City's property maintenance ordinance.
Submitted by:
Pedro Rodriguez, S nio ode Compliance Officer
Department Head:
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Lauri Aylaian, Director of Community Development
n M. Wohlmuth, City Manager
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RESOLUTION NO. 2012 -30
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM
DESERT, CALIFORNIA, SETTING FORTH THE ADMINISTRATIVE
CITATION SCHEDULE OF FINES FOR CERTAIN VIOALTIONS OF
THE PALM DESERT MUNICIPAL CODE
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT,
CALIFORNIA:
Section 1. SCHEDULE OF FINES
The administrative citation fine amounts set forth are hereby established for
violations(s) of the Palm Desert Municipal Code as set forth in Exhibit A, (attached
hereto):
Section 2. Except as otherwise specifically set forth in Section 1 above, the fine amount
for a second violation of the same Municipal Code section by the same person within a thirty-
six (36) month period shall be equal to one hundred twenty-five percent (125%) of the fine
amount listed in this Resolution for a violation of that Municipal Code section.
Section 3. Except as otherwise specifically set forth in Section 1 above, the fine
amount for a third and subsequent violation of the same Municipal Code section by the
same person within a thirty-six (36) month period shall be and equal to one hundred
fifty percent (150%) of the fine amount listed in this Resolution for a violation of that
Municipal Code section.
Section 4. Any fine amount imposed pursuant to Chapter 8.81 of the Palm Desert
Municipal Code and this Resolution shall be deemed delinquent if it is not paid in
accordance with the terms and conditions of Chapter 8.81. Any person who fails to pay
to the City the amount of any fine imposed pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 8.81
of the Palm Desert Municipal Code and this Resolution on or before the date that fine
amount is due shall be liable for the payment of an additional delinquency penalty. The
delinquency penalty is equal to ten percent (10%) of the amount of the fine due to the
City, or ten percent (10%) of the amount of the fine remaining unpaid to the City if a
portion of the fine amount was timely paid. Interest shall accrue on all delinquent fine
amounts, exclusive of delinquency penalties, at the rate of one-half of one percent per
month, pro rata, of the total delinquent fine amount, from the date the fine amount
becomes delinquent until the date that all delinquent fine amounts are paid to the City.
Section 5. This Resolution shall go into full force and effect immediately, but shall be
subject to the terms and conditions of Ordinance Nos. 864, 865, and 868.
RESOLUTION NO. 2012-30
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Palm Desert City
Council, held on this day of 2012, by the following vote, to
wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
ATTEST:
RACHELLE D. KLASSEN, CITY CLERK
CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA
2
ROBERT A. SPIEGEL, MAYOR
Exhibit C
CITY OF PALM DESERT - ADMINISTRATIVE CITATION
Date F Time I Day of Week
NAME (First, Middle, Last)
RESIDENCE ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP
T- i LOCATION OF VIOLATION
SEX I HAIR I EYES I HEIGHT I WEIGHT OTHER DES.
a M F
DOS I SOC. SEC. NO. I DRIVER'S LIC. NO. STATE
REGISTERED OWNER/ADDRESS;
VEHICLE LIC. NO. STATE MAKE YEAR
VIOLATION ORDINANCE NO.
AMOUNT OF FINE IMPOSED:
I certify under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct.
Executed on the date shown above at (place).
ISSUING OFFICER I.D. NO.
I HEREBY ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIPT OF THIS ADMINISTRATIVE CITATION.
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH FIRST INFORMAL NOTICE GIVEN
$50.0
p FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH FIRST CITATION OR
Q SECOND VIOLATION OF SAME CODE WITHIN 36 MONTHS
$100 00
Q FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH SECOND CITATION OR $250.00
Q THIRD OR ADDITIONAL VIOLATIONS OF SAME CODE WITHIN 36 MONTHS
p FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THIRD CITATION
$250.0D per day
FAILURE TO PAY THIS CITATION BY THE DUE DATE WILL RESULT IN A 20 % LATE
FEE AND IN A SPECIAL ASSESSMENT BEING PLACED AGAINST THIS PROPERTY
NOTICE
YOU ARE HEREBY ORDERED TO COMPLY WITH THE ABOVE CITY ORDINANCE.
FAILURE TO COMPLY MAY SUBJECT YOU TO FURTHER PENALTIES IMPOSED BY
THE MUNICIPAL CODE.
PAYMENT MAY BE MADE BY MAIL
Enclose your check, money order or cashier's check made payable to: CITY OF PALM DESERT
CODE COMPLIANCE, 73-510 Fred Waring Dr. Palm Desert, CA92250 In this envelope and mail
within 30 days. if you disagree with this penalty you may request a hearing by contacting the
CITY OF PALM DESERT CODE COMPLIANCE DEPARTMENT at (jell) 346-M11.
ENCLOSE THIS NOTICE WITH PAYMENT
SAFEGUARD PALM SPRINGS (760) 321-9959
CS 023617
Exhibit C
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CITY OF COACHELLA
1515 Sixth Street
Coachella Ca.922
760-398-4978
Administrative Citation
Date: Time: Day of Week: S M T W TH F S Drivers license#:
First:
Address:
Location of
Violation:
Middle: Last:
City:
Case #
DOB:
State: Zip Code:
C.M.C. Violations Description of Violation
1. 5.04.050 (B) Business License Required
2. 5.04.380 (P) Set up Temporary Sales Location
3. 17.48.020 (A) Display of Merchandise out of Door
4. ' 5.48.090 (A) Permit for Out -Door Advertising Signs
5. ` 8.64.090 Enforcement of Vacant Property Isr 2nd 3rd
6. S.60. 090 Enforcement of Abandoned Property ft 2n°
7. 15.60.010 Building Permit Required
8. 3.10.010 (D)(1) Public Nuisance Attractive Nuisance
9. 3.10.010 (D)(2) Public Nuisance Landscaping
10. 3.10.010 (D)(5) Public Nuisance Fire Hazard
11. 3.10.010 (D) (14) Public Nuisance Garbage Containers in Public View
12. 3.10.010 (D) (17) Public Nuisance Illegal, Nonconforming Bldg. Structure(s)
13. 3.10.010 (D) (43) Public Nuisance Weed Abatement
14. 5.34.120 Ice Cream Vending Prohibited Conduct Sec.
15. 5.34.150 Ice Cream Vending Required Signs and Lettering Sec.
16. ' 5.34.180 Ice Cream Vending Place of Operation Sec.
17. 5.34.190 Ice Cream Vending Hours of Operation Sec.
18.
19.
20.
Compliance Order
_ Check here if applicable - Count_ _ . To Violators of Municipal Code Sections pertaining to Building, Plumbing, Electrical or other Structural or Zoning Issues
not posing an immediate danger to Health and Safety:
You have 10 days to correct the violation(s). If the violation(s) continue to exist on or after , you will be subjected to the Administrative Fine listed below.
Check here if applicable - Count _ _. To violators who have received notice as per municipal code section 3.20.020. You are ordered to immediately cease
and desist causing, permitting or otherwise maintaining the violation(s) for which you have been charged: you are further ordered to refrain from repeating said violation(s). For
each count for which you have been cited, you are hereby ordered to pay the Administrative Fine(s) listed below.
Administrative Fine Schedule
Counts___,___,___,__— First Citation............................................................................................................ $ 100.00 per count
(In twelve a month period)............................................................................. $ 250.00 per count
Counts___,___,___,___ Second Citation...................................................................................................... $ 200.00 per count
(Same offense in a twelve month period) .................................................... $ 500.00 per count
Counts---'---'---'--- Third Citation.......................................................................................................... $ 500.00 per count
(Same offense in a twelve month period) ................................................. $ 1000.00 per count
Total $
IMPORTANT! Payment must be received no later than thirty days from the date of service as written below, unless you file a timely appeal. See reverse side for information
concerning your rights to appeal this citation and the consequences of failing to pay the Administrative Fine.
I.D. #
Name of Issuing Officer
Signature of Violator/Recipient
Date
Type of Service: Re -inspection Date:
Personal
Cert. Mail
*Website www.citatioiiinft).coni or further info. 1-800-861-7422*
Exhibit C
L951
SE NUMBER
ZIP CODE
BIRTH DATE
STATE
COLOR
3 - $300
=3 - $25,000
FINE
AMOUNT
OTAL
Exhibit C
CITY OF RANCHO MIRAGE
CODE COMPLIANCE DIVISION
42-520 Bob Hope Drive, Ste. A, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
(760) 770-3220
Case # Date: Time: RMAC
Location of Violation: Assessor's Parcel No.:
No 11056
Name "s`Last) Relationship to Property
Address
City State Zip
Driver's Lic No. State Date of Birth
You are hereby cited for violating the following provisions of the Rancho Mirage Municipal Code (RMMC). You are
ordered to immediately prohibit the continuation or repeated occurrence of the described violations. If the violations
continue to exist or repeat after the correction date noted below, you will be subject to the administrative fines noted
below, with payment being due thirty (30) calendar days from the date of this citation. In addition, other legal action may
be taken against you, including (but not limited to) additional administrative, civil, and criminal actions(s).
RMMC Section
Signature
Printed Name:
VIOLATIONS)
1st Citation: $100.00 2"d Citation: $200.00 3rd/Additional Citation: $500.00
Description/Remedy
TOTAL FINE AMOUNT
ALL VIOLATIONS(S) ARE TO BE CORRECTED BY:
(Aclaiowledging Receipt)
Issuing Officer:
Printed Name:
Fine Amount
ID#
Please rear/ reverse side for appeal rights and information
WHITE: 0 Certified Mail Date: CANARY: Regular Mail PINK: Finance GOLDENROD: File Copy
Exhibit C
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EXPIRATION DATE
80WLSECURTY #
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You are being Issued an Admlnlsbvdve Cftatton for this violation.
Additional vlolatlons may result In Criminal Prosecution and/or
additional Administradve fines.
LQMC 8.04.050(G)
LQMC 9.80.240(E-3)
LQMC 8.01.080
Thish Containe(s)
in Public View
Landscaping Standards
Building Pernik
Required
offense Penalty
011erlae Penalty
Offense Penalty
Dist $100.0ox—.
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Dist $100.00x�
02nd $200.00x —
2nd $200.00x--
Q 2nd $200.00x _
03rd $500.00x_
3rd $500.00x_
03rd $500.00x_.
LQMC 11.72.030
LQMC 11.80.020
LQMC 9.50.090(A) .
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Vehicle
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Dist $100.0Ox_
Dist $100.0Ox_-_r:
Dist $100.0ox,
02nd $200.00x—
02nd $200.00x—
02nd $200.00x�
03rd $500.00x—
03rd $500.00x—
133rd $500.00x_.
LQMC
LQMC
LQMC
oftrlse Penalty
Offense Penalty
Offense Penalty,
01st $100.00x—
01st $100.00x _
Dist $100.00x_
02nd $200.00x—
❑2nd $200.00x—
02nd $200.00x_
03rd $500-Wx—
1 173rd $500.00x _
03rd $500.00x_
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comments:
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PAYMENT MAY BE MADE BY MAIL.
Oncloss MONEYOROER or CASHIER'S CHECK made payable tot
Cityof La Quints, RIM Box 7275, Newport BeaM, CA928s8-727a
mall within 21 days. Its oheok the statue of your ottation online
go to www.cltadonlnfo.00rn.
To appeal this cRatlon call-
1- 800-861- 7422
YYHRE-FILE CANARY -PROCESSOR PINK-OFFIC61 GREEN -VIOLATOR GOLDFNROO-VIOLATOR
THE PRINTING PLACE (76017734701
Resolution No. 2012-30
Exhibit A
Section
Description Offense
Fine
10.48.250 (A thru D)
Handicapped parking without placard
$330
10.48.260 (A thru C)
Blocking area surrounding handicapped parking
$330
Chapter 10.50 Valet Parking
10.50.010 (A and B)
Valet parking permit required
$100
10.50.030 (A and B)
Permits - issuance with conditions
$100
10.50.035 (A and B)
Penalty and procedures
1st citation 100
2nd citation $250
3rd citation $500
4th citation $1,000
Chapter 10.56 Loading and Unloading
10.56.040
Standing for loading and unloading only
$50
10.56.050
Standing in passenger loading zone
$50
Chapter 10.64 Parade Permits
10.64.030
Parade permit required
$100
10.64.100
Interference with parade prohibited
$100
Chapter 10.68 Restricted use of Certain Streets
10.68.050
Commercial vehicle prohibited from using certain streets
$100
10.68.060 (A thru D)
Permitted signs on taxi cabs
$100
Chapter 10.76 Golf Carts
10.76.110 (A and B)
Golf cart operator safety criteria
$100
Chapter 10.78 Electronic Personal Assistive Mobility Devices
10.78.030 (A)
General prohibition: electronic personal assistive mobility
devices
$100
10.78.040(A1)
EPAMD: Safety regulations
$100
Chapter 10.84 Ambulance Service
10.84.020
Ambulance permit required
$100
Chapter 10.88 Off -Road Vehicles
10.88.010
Off -road vehicles prohibited
$250
Chapter 10.96 Recreational Vehicles
10.96.020 (A thru E)
Temporary parking permit procedures for public street
$50
Chapter 10.98 Commercial Vehicles
10.98.010 (A thru C)
Commercial parking prohibtions and restrictions
$150
Resolution No. 2012-30
Exhibit A
Section
Description Offense
Fine
Chapter 11.01 General Provisions Parks
11.01.020
Hours of use
$50
11.01.060
Permits for group gatherings
$50
11.01.080 (A thru Y)
Prohibited conduct generally
$50
11.01.090 (A thru D)
Use of pedestrian and bicycle or golf cart ways
$50
11.01.110
Children visiting parks with lakes
$50
11.01.120(A1 thru 6)
Duty to care for animals
$50
11.01.140 (A and B)
Amplified sound - permit required
$50
11.01.160
Amplified sound - power source designated
$50
11.01.210
Amphitheater - reservation, permit required
$50
Chapter 12.04 Encroachments and Excavations
12.04.010
Permit required for encroachments and excavations
$100
Chapter 12.24 Skateboarding and Roller Skating
12.24.010
Skateboard, roller skating prohibited in commercial and
office professional district
$50
Chapter 12.32 Tree Pruning
12.32.060
Tree pruning regulations
$100
Chapter 24.04 Water and Efficient Landscape
24.04.130 (A thru D)
Nuisance and water waste prevention
$100
24.04.150 (A and B)
Enforcement and penalties
$100
Chapter 24.12 Fugitive Dust (PM 10) Control
24.12.040 (A thru F)
PM 10 subject sources and control requirements
$500
24.12.060
PM 10 compliance, enforcement and penalties
$500
Chapter 24.16 Outdoor Lighting Requirements
24.16.150 (A and B)
Outdoor lighting violations and penalties
$100
24.20.060
Discharge in violation of municipal NPDES permit
$100
24.20.070
Illicit connection
$100
24.20.080
Reduction of pollutants in storm water
$100
24.20.090
Outdoor storage areas in commercial and industrial
facilities
$100
24.20.200
Concealment
$100
Chapter 25 Zoning
25.10.030
Conditional use permit required in agricultural district
$50
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Exhibit A
Section
Description Offense
Fine
25.10.040
Prohibited uses in agricultural district
$50
25.14.030 (A thru K)
Conditional use permit required in estate residential
district
$50
25.14.040
Prohibited uses in estate residential district
$50
25.15.022 (A)
Conditional use permit in hillside planned residential
$50
25.16.030 (A thru K)
Conditional use permit required in R-1 District
$50
25.16.040
Prohibited uses in estate residential district
$50
25.18.030(A thru M)
Conditional use permit required in R-2 District
$50
25.18.040
Prohibited uses in R-2 District
$50
25.20.030(A thru 0)
Conditional use permit required in R-3 District
$50
25.20.040
Prohibited uses in R-3 District
$50
25.21.030
CUP required for second unit
$50
25.22.030 (Al)
CUP required in R-1-M district
$50
25.24.025 (Al)
CUP required in PR District
$50
25.25.014 (Al)
CUP required for OP District
$50
25.28.030(A thru N)
CUP required in C-1 District
$50
25.28.040 (A thru C)
Prohibited uses in C-1 District
$50
25.28.140 (A thru F)
All uses shall be conducted within a building
$50
25.28.150
Outdoor seating requirements for restaurant
$50
25.28.170
Incidental seating for restaurant and food stores
$50
25.30.026 (A and B)
Prohibited uses in PC district
$50
25.34.030 (A thru E)
CUP required in SI district
$50
25.34.050 (A thru C)
Prohibited uses in SI district
$50
25.38.030 (A thru R)
CUP required in P district
$50
25.38.040
Prohibited uses in P district
$50
25.42.040 (A thru D)
Prohibited uses in OS district
$50
25.46.030 (A thru D)
CUP required in D district
$50
25.46.040 (A thru C)
Prohibited uses in D district
$50
25.56.200
Traffic sight obstruction (line -of -sight)
$50
25.56.280 (A thru D)
Detached accessory building
$50
25.56.300 (A thru C)
Height regulations for structures, tower, spires, flag poles,
TV, radio antennas
$50
25.56.301 (A thru C)
Regulations for home satellite receiver
$50
25.56.302
Sale of alcoholic beverages in commercial zones rquire
CUP for certain types of businesses
$100
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Exhibit A
Section
Description Offense
Fine
25.56.520
Approval required for exterior color modifications on any
commercial/residential building
$100
25.58.310 (A thru H)
Commercial / industrial off-street parking
$50
25.64.020
Temporary use permit
$50
25.66.020 (A and B)
Home occupation permit required
$50
25.66.030 (A thru J)
Violation of use and development standards
$50
25.66.080 (A and B)
Prohibited home occupation uses
$50
25.68.030 (A thru D)
Sign permit required
$50
25.68.050(A thru Q)
Prohibited signs
$50
26.68.060(A thru N)
General provisions for all signs
$100
25.68.080 (A thru L)
Standards for specific types of permanent signs
$100
25.68.090 (A thru E)
Regulations for temporary signs
$100
25.68.120 (A thru C)
Abatement of abandoned signs
$50
25.68.130 (A thru C)
Abatement of illegal signs
$50
25.72.100 (A)
Public nuisance of large family day care home use permits
$100
25.76.020
Non-conformings lots, buildings and uses in residential
zone
$50
25.76.030
Non-conformings lots, buildings and uses in non-
commercial zones
$50
25.76.060
Outdoor storage in non-resident zones must be screened
from view
$50
25.90.010
Certificate of use and occupancy required
$50
25.115.020
Medical marijuana dispensaries prohibited
$100
Chapter 27 Requirements and Standards of Land Alteration
27.12.010 (A thru C)
Land alteration permit required
$100
27.12.067
Blowing dust control required
$500
Chapter 27.28 Administration
27.28.035
Land alteration work without required permit
$100
27.28.155 (A thru C)
Stock piling and and mining permit required
$100
All other sections not listed herein
$50
Revised May 2012
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EXHIBIT B
RESOLUTION NO 98-6
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM
DESERT, CALIFORNIA, SETTING FORTH THE ADMINISTRATIVE
CITATION SCHEDULE OF FINES FOR CERTAIN VIOALTIONS OF THE
PALM DESERT MUNICIPAL CODE
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT,
CALIFORNIA:
Section 1. SCHEDULE OF FINES
The administrative citation fine amounts set forth below are hereby established for
violations(s) of the Palm Desert Municipal Code sections listed below:
SECTION
OFFENSE
CURRENT
FINE
PROPOSED
FINE
B
CI Paseo Assessmei#
w4-W
3.28.060
Transient Occupancy Tax Required
$100
5.04.020
Business License Tax Cert. Required
$100
5.04.200
Failing to Post Cert. or Display Vehicle
Decals
Q5
$50
5.04.240
Operating a Business without Food Handler
Permit
$100
5.04.250
Operating a Business without Cert. of
Occu anc
$100
ti (4-.27nv
Right of Rntn/ to Demand Exhibit GeFtifiGato
5.04.320
Refusing to Allow Audit of Books & Records
$2-5
$50
5.80.020
Failing to File Application to Solicit
$100
5.82.020
Permit Required for Garage, Patio Yard
Type Sales
$25
5.84.020
Distribution of Commercial Literature
Prohibited
$75
5.84.030
Distribution of Non -Commercial Literature
not Wanted by Recipient
$75
5.84.050
Commercial Solicitation Prohibited in
Residential Dist.
$75
5.84.120
Commercial Solicitation Permit Required in
Commercial/Industrial Services
$100
5.86.030 (A)
Permit Required for Massage Establishment,
Escort Bureau and Introductory Services
$100
5.86.030 D
Massagist Permit Required
$100
5.86.030 (E)
Escort Permit Required
$100
5.86.080
Failing to Maintain Customer Records
W
$100
5.86.110
Violation of Operating Require.
$100
SECTION
OFFENSE
CURRENT
FINE
PROPOSED
FINE
5.86.120
Display of Special Anatomical Areas and
Sexual Activities Prohibited
$100
5.86.130
Employment of and Services to Minors
Prohibited
$100
5.88.030
Permit Required for Adult Entertainment
$100
5.88.070
Violation of Operational Criteria
$100
5.88.080
Employment of and Services to Minors
prohibited
$100
5.94.030
Motion Picture and TV Production Film
Permit
$7-5
$100
5.96.020
Bingo Permit Required
$75
5.96.040
Violation of Operational Criteria
$50
5.97.030
Food Vending Vehicle Permit Required
$100
5.97.110
Al-A8 and/or all Subs
$100
5.98.020
Taxicab Permit Required
$100
5.98.050
Violation of Regulations
$50
5.98.080
Failing to Maintain Reports
$50
5.99.030
Food Vending from Pushcarts Required
$100
5.99.100
Prohibited Conduct
$100
SeGtiGR
$59
SeGtien 4
Ma44I + I 1 inonsing of Kennels
Sewn 5
Dnno M in at Large
$50
SeGt*E)R 14G
S�st-
rl
$dtt
8.04.010
Food Handler Certificate Required
$100
8.12.010
Trash Enclosure Required
$75
8.16.020
Owner Responsible to Provide Service
$50
8.16.030
Container Specifications
$2-5
$50
8.16.035
Improper Container Storage
$25
$50
8.16.040
Using Container without Permission
$2-5
$100
8.16.060
Collecting Refuse without City Contract
$100
�.00
$59
8,24.4-00
Duty to Abate P bli-lin
$50
8.24.010
Littering Prohibited in Private/Public Places
$100
8.24.020
Illegal Depositing in Trash Receptors
$100
8.24.040
Depositing Litter in Gutter, Streets, etc.
$100
8.24.050
Throwing Litter from Vehicles
$100
8.24.070
Littering in Parks
$100
8.32.030
Certain Parking/Storage and Repair of
Vehicles in Residential Districts Prohibited
$38
$50
8.36.030
Smoking Prohibited Except in Designated
Areas
$2-5
$50
8-36 940
$2-5
SECTION
OFFENSE
CURRENT
FINE
PROPOSED
FINE
8.36.060
Failing to Post No Smoking Signs
$2-5
$50
8.40.050
Permitted and Non -Permitted Uses of RVs
$50
8A4_060
GeneFal Gonditien6 foF RV StGrage
$50
9.12.010
Display of Drug Paraphernalia
$100
9.12.020
Proprietor to Deny Minors
$100
9.12.040
Sale to Minors Prohibited
$100
9.20.030
Exposure of Female Breast Prohibited
$100
9.20.040
Exposure of Private Parts Prohibited
$100
9.24.030
Noise Control -Violation of Sound Level
Limits
$50
$100
9.24.050
Distributing, Excessive, Offensive Noise
$50
$100
$50
ow
9.24.070
Violation of Construction Hours
$50
$100
9.24.080
Violation of Refuse Collection Hours
$50
9.40.025
Storage and Display of Aerosol Paint
Containers and Markin Pens
$100
9.40.050
Graffiti Prohibited
$100
9.48.010
Psychic Activity Permit Required
$100
0.56-040
LeiteFiRg by MineFs
$50
9.58.010
Consumption of Alcoholic Bev. on Public
Property
$100
9.58.020
Possession of Alcoholic Bev. On Public
Property
$100
9.68.010
Discharge of Firearms Prohibited
$100
lo.i6.090
(bier 72 Hours Parking
Q/) 9
10.28.010
Driving Through Funeral Processions or
Parade
$
$50
10.28.020
Clinging to Moving Vehicle
$36
$50
10.28.030
Commercial Vehicle Using Private
Driveways
$33
$50
10.28.040
Riding or Driving on Sidewalk
$39
$50
10.48.020
Stopping or Standing in Parkway
$33
$50
10.48.040
No Parking in Median, Island, Red Curb,
Intersection or Parking Creating Hazard
$44
$50
10.48.050
No Parking in Street or Alley over 72
Consecutive Hours
$44
$50
10.48.060
Display of Vehicles for Sale in Public Street
$44
$50
10.48.070
Repairing or Greasing Vehicle in Public
Street
$39
$50
10.48.080
Washing or Polishing Vehicle in Public
Street
$38
$50
SECTION
OFFENSE
CURRENT
FINE
PROPOSED
FINE
10.48.090
No Parking Adjacent to Schools where
Posted
$38
$50
10.48.100
No Parking on Narrow Street where Posted
$38
$50
10.48.120
A
Peddler/Vendor Limited to 10 Minutes Street
Parkin
$38
$50
10.48.120
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Ped dlor/VeRder Permit Required to Park
Street
10.48.150
24-Min. Parking — Green Curb 9:00 a.m. to
6:00 p.m.
$38
$50
10.48.160
40-Min. Parking —where Posted 9:00 a.m. to
6:00 p.m.
$39
$50
10.48.170
1-Hour Parking — where Posted 9:00 a.m. to
6:00 p.m., except Sundays and Holidays
$44
$50
10.48.180
2-Hour Parking — where Posted 9:00 a.m. to
6:00 p.m., except Sundays and Holidays
$44
$50
10.48.190
10" Wheels from Curb — Parallel Parkin
$44
$50
10.48.200
6" Wheels from Curb — Diagonal Parkin
$44
$50
10.48.210
No Parking in Marked Spaces
$44
$50
10.48.220
No Stopping Zone — Red Curb
$54
$50
10.48.230
No Parking in Commercial Street 2:00 a.m.
to 6:00 p.m.
$3$
$50
10.56.040
Yellow Curb Parkin — 20-Minute Loading
$54
$50
10.56.050
White Curb Parking — 3-Mnute Passenger
Loading
$44
$50
10.56.060
PaFkmRg in Alfey
10.64.010
Parade Permit Required
10.68.050
Commercial Vehicle Prohibited from Using
Certain Streets
$100
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Equipment per GVG
10.84.020
Ambulance Permit Required
$100
Off Read Veehinle RrehihitorJ
11.01.040
Camping, Gros, liAlnnholin Bev ens
25
and
Prehibited in Parks
0 4.010
Qutdeor Gathering Permit fer Parks
$50
12m08.010
42: 98. 010
$400
12.24.010
Skateboarding, Roller Skating Prohibited in
Commercial and Office Professional Districts
$35
$50
15. 04.059
CORStFUGtien Site SeGu4ty$59
15.04.0:70
Demelitien Permit Req ii -e
45.04.160
Building Address Required
Autymetieunc-vn�klleF System Rcequ#ed
$4CA
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Resolution No. 2012-30
Exhibit A
City of Palm Desert, Schedule of Fines for Administrative Citations
Section Description Offense Fine
Chapter 3.28 Transient Occupant Tax
3.28.060 (A thru B)
Transient Registration Occupation Permit
$100
Chapter 5.04 Business Licensing and Taxing
5.04.020
Business license tax certificate required
$100
5.04.200 (A thru F)
Posting and keeping of license
$50
5.04.240
Operating a business without food handler permit
$100
5.04.250
Operating a business without certificate of occupancy
$100
5.04.320
Refusing to allow audit of books and records
$50
Chapter 5.08 Deceptive Trade Practices
5.08.010 (B thru G)
Prohibited conduct for going out of business sales
$100
Chapter 5.10 Short -Term Rentals
5.10.050 (A thru B
Short-term Rental Permit- Required
1st citation $1,000
2nd citation $1,500
3rd citation $2,500
5.10.070 (A thru R
Operational requirements and standard conditions
1st citation $250
2nd citation $500
3rd citation $1,000
5.10.090 (F)
IPublic Nuisance
1st citation $250
2nd citation $500
3rd citation $1,000
Chapter 5.80 Charitable Solicitations
5.80.020 (A thru C)
Solicitation permit required
$100
5.80.080
Manner of solicitation
$100
Chapter 5.82 Regulation of Special Event Sales
5.82.020
Permit required for garage, patio, yard type sales
$25
Chapter 5.84 Distribution of Literature, Peddling and Solicitation
5.84.020 (A thru B)
Distribution of commercial literation
$75
5.84.030
Distribution of non-commercial literature to unwilling
recipients
$75
5.84.050(A)
Commercial solicitation prohibited in residential district
$75
5.84.060
Littering
$75
Resolution No. 2012-30
Exhibit A
Section
Description Offense
Fine
5.84.090
Refusal to leave unlawful
$100
5.84.100
Lawful solicitation - hour limit
$100
5.84.120
Peddling and soliciting in commercial/industrial services
$100
Chapter 5.86 Bathhouse, Escort Bureau and Introductory
Service
5.86.030(A thru F)
Bathhouse, escort bureau and introductory service permit
required
$100
5.86.070(A thru H)
Operational Criteria
$100
5.86.080
Registration of customers -records open to inspection
$100
5.86.110(A thru M)
Bathhouse - operating requirements
$100
5.86.120(A thru C)
Prohibition regarding specified anatomical areas and
specified sexual activities
$100
5.86.130
Employment of and services to minors prohibited
$100
Chapter 5.87 Massage Establishment and Massagists
5.87.030 (A thru E)
Massage and massagists permit required
$100
5.87.070
Special events permit required
$100
5.87.090 (A thru S)
Massage establishment operating requirements
$100
5.87.100 (A thru C)
Prohibition regarding specified anatomical areas
$100
5.87.110
Employment of and services rendered to minors
prohibited
$100
5.87.190
Inspection required
$100
5.87.220
Conducting a business as a nuisance
$100
Chapter 5.88 Operation of Adult Entertainment Establishment
5.88.030
Adult entertainment establishment and adult
entertainment permits required
$100
5.88.070 (A thru S)
Operational criteria
$100
5.88.080
Employment of and services to minors prohibited
$100
5.88.140
Inspection required
$100
5.88.210 (A thru B)
Regulations pertaining to adult entertainers
$100
5.88.220 (A thru B)
Hours of operation
$100
5.88.230 (A thru B)
Public nudity at adult entertainment establishments is
prohibited
$100
Chapter 5.90 Massagists Permits
5.90.020 (A thru D)
Massage therapy permit required
$100
5.90.140 (A thru C)
Therapist's dress and identification
$100
Resolution No. 2012-30
Exhibit A
Section
Description Offense
Fine
5.90.150 (A thru G)
Other prohibited activities
$100
5.90.170(B)
Suspension and revocation of permit (CMTC)
$100
Chapter 5.91 Abandoned Shopping Carts
5.91.040 (A thru E)
Mandatory effective shopping cart nuisance abatement
program
$50
5.91.050
Removal of shopping carts from retail establishments
prohibited
$50
Chapter 5.92 Sound Trucks
5.92.020 (A thru D)
Non-commercial use of sound trucks
$100
5.92.030
Commercial advertising by sound trucks prohibited
$100
Chapter 5.94 Motion Picture and Television Production
5.94.030
Motion picture and television production permit required
$100
Chapter 5.96 Bingo
5.96.020 (A thru C)
Bingo license - application
$75
5.96.040 (A thru 1)
Operation of licensed bingo games
$50
Chapter 5.97 Food Vending Vehicles
5.97.030
Food vending permit required
$100
5.97.100 (A and B)
Food vending truck regulations
$100
5.97.110 (A thru G)
Prohibited conduct for food vending vehicles
$100
5.97.120 (A thru E)
Insurance provisions
$100
5.97.130 (A and B)
Inspection of food vending trucks
$100
5.97.140 (A thru C)
Required signs and lettering
$100
Chapter 5.98 Taxicabs
5.98.020
Issuance of taxicab permit
$100
5.98.040
Display of business license tax vehicle decal
$50
5.98.050 (A thru J)
Regulations
$50
5.98.060
Insurance requirements
$50
5.98.080 (A thru F)
Reports
$50
Chapter 5.99 Food Sale from Pushcarts
5.99.030
Food sale permit required
$100
5.99.100 (A thru C)
Prohibited conduct
$100
5.99.110 (A thru G)
Pushcart regulations
$100
Resolution No. 2012-30
Exhibit A
Section
Description Offense
Fine
5.99.130
Insurance required
$100
Chapter 5.100 Entertainment Permits
5.100.020(A thru D)
Special event temporary entertainment permit required
$100
5.100.030 (A thru E)
Entertainment site plan required
$100
Chapter 6.08 Dog Licenses
6.08.010
Dog license required
$50
6.08.060
Anti -rabies vaccination required
$50
6.08.080
Tag - attachment required
$50
6.08.090
Tag - display required
$50
6.08.100
Tag - removal prohibited
$50
6.08.120
Kennels
$50
6.08.130
Catte ry
$50
Chapter 6.12 Animal Control Officer
6.12.020
Interference with animal control duties
$100
Chapter 6.20 Impoundment
6.20.070 (A thru F)
Control and impoundment of dangerous or vicious animal
$50
Chapter 6.28 Offenses
6.28.010
Dogs running at large
$50
6.28.020 (A thru D)
Noise disturbances by animals
$50
6.28.025 (A thru C)
Dog defecation to be removed by owner
$50
6.28.030
Retention of dog by other than owner
$50
6.28.040
Unauthorized removal of animal from shelter
$100
6.28.050
Dogs at public schools prohibited
$50
6.28.070
Number of pets allowed
$50
6.28.090 (A thru C)
Violation penalty
$50
Chapter 8.04 Food Handlers
8.04.010
Food handler certificate required
$100
Chapter 8.12 Trash Enclosures
8.12.010
Trash enclosure required
$75
Resolution No. 2012-30
Exhibit A
Section
Description Offense
Fine
Chapter 8.16 Solid Waste
8.16.020
Owner's responsibility
$50
8.16.030
Container specifications
$50
8.16.035
Storage of containers in residential district
$50
8.16.040
Removal prohibited of containers
$100
8.16.050
Noncompactable solid waste
$50
8.16.060
Hauling permit - exception
$100
Chapter 8.17 Recyclable Materials
8.17.030 (A and B)
Removing recyclable materal
$100
8.17.040 (A thru F)
Operation of recyclable business
$100
Chapter 8.20 Public Nuisance
8.20.020 (A thru T)
Unlawful property nuisances
$100
Chapter 8.23 Fireworks
8.23.020
Prohibitions of fireworks
$100
Chapter 8.24 Littering
8.24.010
Littering in private or public places
$100
8.24.020
Illegal depositing of littering in receptacles
$100
8.24.040
Depositing litter in gutters
$100
8.24.050
Litter thrown from vehicles
$100
8.24.070
Littering in parks
$100
Chapter 8.32 Vehicle Parking and Repairs in Residential Districts
8.32.030 (A and B)
Certain parking and repairing of vehicles prohibited
$50
Chapter 8.34 Tobacco Retailer License
8.34.020 (A thru C)
Tobacco retailer license requirements
$50
8.34.050
Display of license
$50
8.34.080 (A)
Tobacco license violation
$50
Chapter 8.36 Regulation and Prohibition of Smoking
8.36.030
Smoking Prohibited in unenclosed areas
$50
8.36.060
Failing to post no smoking signs
$50
8.36.100
Violation -penalty
$50
Resolution No. 2012-30
Exhibit A
__7Section
Description Offense
Fine
Chapter 8.40 Recreational Vehicles on Privarte Property
8.40.050 (A thru C)
Permitted and non -permitted uses of recreational vehicles
$50
8.40.080 (A thru F)
Temporary parking permit procedure
$50
8.40.100 (A thru C)
General conditions
$50
Chapter 8.55 Regulation of the Discharge of Sewage
8.55.010 (A and B)
Sewage discharge -alteration of plumbing facilities -
unlawful
$100
Chapter 8.70 Property Maintenance
8.70.010 thru
8.70.380
Property maintenance
$100
Chapter 8.85 Skate Park Regulations
8.85.050 (A thru D)
Use of the skate park and surrounding areas
$50
8.85.060 (A thru H)
Skate park regulations
$50
Chapter 9.12 Display and Sale of Drug Paraphernalia
9.12.010
Display of drug paraphernalia
$100
9.12.020
Proprietor not to allow entry of minors
$100
9.12.030
Minors not to enter
$100
9.12.040
Sale of drug paraphernalia to minors
$100
Chapter 9.20 Indecent Exposure
9.20.030 (A thru C)
Exposure of female breast prohibited
$100
9.20.040 (A thru C)
Prohibition against display of private parts
$100
Chapter 9.24 Noise Control
9.24.030 (A thru C)
Sound level limits
$100
9.24.040 (A and B)
Prohibited noise generally
$100
9.24.050 (A thru D)
Disturbing, excessive, offensive noise
$100
9.24.065
Parking lot sweepers
$100
9.24.070
Construction activities
$100
9.24.075 (A thru D)
Property maintenance activities
$100
9.24.080 (A and B)
Refuse and waste collection hours
$50
9.24.120 1
Interference with authorized personnel is prohibited
$100
Chapter 9.25 Multiple Responses to Loud or Unruly Parties, Gatherings or Other Similar Events
�9.25.020
Loud or unruly gatherings - public nuisance
$250
Resolution No. 2012-30
Exhibit A
Section
Description Offense
T_ Fine
Chapter 9.26 Unlawful Camping
9.26.020 (A and B)
Prohibited acts
$100
9.26.030(A 1 thru 3)
Storage of personal property in public places
$100
Chapter 9.30 Trespassing on Private Property
9.30.010 (A and B)
Trespassing on privately owned and operated business
premises
$100
Chapter 9.40 Graffiti
9.40.020 (A thru C)
Aerosol containers of paint and wide -tip markers. Sales to
persons under 18 years of age
$100
9.40.025
Storage and display of aerosol paint containers and
marking pens
$100
9.40.035
Possession of spray actuator prohibited when defacing or
damaging
$100
9.40.050
Graffiti prohibited
$100
Chapter 9.48 Psychic Activities
9.48.010 (A thru F)
Fortune-telling, spiritism, and related activities
$100
Chapter 9.56 Curfew and Truancy of Minors
9.56.020 (A and B)
Curfew restrictions
$50
9.56.030 (A and B)
Truancy restrictions
$50
Chapter 9.58 Public Drinking and Liquor Possession
9.58.010
Consumption of alcoholic beverage on public property
$100
9.58.020
Possession of alcoholic beverage on public property
$100
Chapter 9.68 Discharge of Firearms
9.68.010
Discharge of firearms prohibited
$100
9.68.040
Parent or guardian not to permit use of firearms by minor
in hazardous manner
$100
Chapter 9.69 Laser Pointers
9.69.020
Laser pointers prohibited acts
$100
9.69.030
Possession by minor
$100
Chapter 9.70 Protection of Peace and Security at Medical Facilities
9.70.020 (A)
Prohibition against intentional interference with the
normal operations of a medical facility
$100
9.70.040 (A)
Failure to disperse or subsequently re -assembling
following an order from the police to disperse
$100
Resolution No. 2012-30
Exhibit A
Section
Description Offense
Fine
9.70.050
Prohibition against targeted demonstrations focused upon
and at or about a private residence
$100
Chapter 10.24 Act of Abandonment
10.24.160
Act of Abandonment
$100
Chapter 10.28 Miscellaneous Driving Rules
10.28.010
Driving through funeral procession or parade
$50
10.28.020
Clinging to moving vehicle
$50
10.28.030
Commercial vehicle using private driveways
$50
10.28.040
Riding or driving on sidewalk
$50
10.28.050
New pavement or markings
$50
10.28.060
Obedience to barriers and signs
$50
Chapter 10.32 Traffic -Control Devices
10.32.090
Unauthorized painting of curbs
$100
Chapter 10.48 Stopping, Standing and Parking
10.48.020
Stopping or standing in parkways prohibited
$50
10.48.030
No stopping and no parking zones
$50
10.48.040 (A thru J)
No parking areas
$50
10.48.050
Use of streets for storage of vehicles prohibited
$50
10.48.060
Parking for demonstration
$50
10.48.070
Repairing or greasing vehicle in public street
$50
10.48.080
Washing or polishing vehicle in public street
$50
10.48.090 (A and B)
No parking adjacent to schools where posted
$50
10.48.100 (A and B)
No parking on narrow street where posted
$50
10.48.120 (A thru D)
Unlawful parking for peddler and vendor
$50
10.48.130 (A and B)
Emergency parking signs
$50
10.48.150
Twenty-four minute parking
$50
10.48.160
Forty -minute parking
$50
10.48.170
One -hour parking
$50
10.48.180
Two-hour parking
$50
10.48.190 (A thru D)
Parallel parking on one-way streets
$50
10.48.200 (A)(1 & 2)
Diagonal parking
$50
10.48.210
Parking space markings
$50
10.48.220
No stopping zones
$50
10.48.230(A)
Street sweeping in commercial district -parking restriction
$50