HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Resolution 11406 (Schedule of Fines for Muni Code Violation)RESOLUTION NO. 11406
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SAN RAFAEL ESTABLISHING A SCHEDULE OF
FINES FOR VIOLATIONS OF THE SAN RAFAEL
MUNICIPAL CODE
WHEREAS, Section 1.44.030 of the San Rafael Municipal Code provides that the
amounts of fines for code violations imposed pursuant to Chapter 1.44 of the San Rafael
Municipal Code shall be set forth in a schedule of fines established by resolution of the City
Council;
NOW THEREFORE, be it resolved by the City Council as follows:
Section 1: Except as otherwise specified below, the administrative citation fine amount for a
first violation of the San Rafael Municipal Code imposed pursuant to Chapter 1.44 of the San
Rafael Municipal Code shall be Two Hundred and Fifty Dollars ($250.00);
Section 2: The administrative citation fine amounts set forth on Exhibit "A" attached hereto are
hereby established for violations of the San Rafael Municipal Code;
Section 3: Except as otherwise specifically set forth in Section 2 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 and equal one hundred twenty-five percent (125%) of the fine
amount listed in this Resolution for a first violation of that Municipal Code section at the time of
the second violation. Fine amount not to exceed five hundred dollars ($500.00).
Section 4: Except as otherwise specifically set forth in Section 2 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 one hundred fifty percent (150%) of the fine
amount listed in this Resolution for a first violation of that Municipal Code section at the time of
the third or, as applicable, subsequent violation. Fine amount not to exceed five hundred
dollars ($500.00).
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Section 5: Any fine amount imposed pursuant to Chapter 1.44 of the San Rafael Municipal
Code and this Resolution shall be deemed delinquent if it is not paid in accordance with the
terms and provisions of Chapter 1.44. Any person who fails to pay to the City the amount of
any fine imposed pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 1.44 of the San Rafael 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.
I, JEANNE M. LEONCINI, Clerk of the City of San Rafael, hereby certify that the foregoing
resolution was duly and regularly introduced and adopted at a reaular meeting of the City
Council of said City held on the 18th day of August, 2003 by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Cohen, Heller, Miller and Mayor Boro
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: Phillips
JEANNE M. LEONCINI, City Clerk
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Exhibit A
CITY OF SAN RAFAEL
SCHEDULE OF FINES FOR ADMINISTRATIVE CITATIONS
Revised 8/1/2003
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Current
Section
Violation
Fine
New Fine
2.16.028(2)
Parks, Destruction /Removal of Public Property
$500.00
No Change
2.16.028(13)
Parks, Firearms/Slingshots/Fireworks
$500.00
No Change
2.16.028(1)
Parks, Other Regulations:
(3)-(12) &
First Offense
$50.00
No Change
(14)-(28)
Second Offense
$100.00
No Change
Third & Additional Offense
$250.00
No Change
4.08.020
Uniform Fire Code Violation Sections: 103.43.2, 103.43.3
$325.00
$500.00
&103.43.4
12.12-12.38
Building Regulations
$500.00
No Change
5.12.050
Unauthorized Person Directing Traffic
$250.00
$275.00
5.32.030
Vehicle Driven on Sidewalk
$250.00
$275.00
5.34.010
Skateboard & Roller -Skates on Sidewalk
First Offense
$50.00
No Change
Second Offense
$100.00
No Change
Third & Additional Offense
$250.00
No Change
5.34.030
Riding Bicycle, Roller -Skating & Skateboarding on
Sidewalk/Roller-Skates
First Offense
$50.00
No Change
Second Offense
$100.00
No Change
Third & Additional Offense
$250.00
No Change
5.36.020
Pedestrian Failing to Use Crosswalk
First Offense
$50.00
No Change
Second Offense
$100.00
No Change
Third & Additional Offense
$250.00
No Change
5.36.030
Crossing Roadway at Other than Right Angles
First Offense
$50.00
No Change
Second Offense
$100.00
No Change
Third & Additional Offense
$250.00
No Change
5.36.040
Standing in Roadway
First Offense
$50.00
No Change
Second Offense
$100.00
No Change
Third & Additional Offense
$250.00
No Change
8.35.030
Graffiti Ordinance
$200.00
$250.00
6.10.010
Marin County Animal Code- 8.04.179, 8.04.240
&8.04.245
First Offense
$50.00
No Change
Second Offense
$100.00
No Change
Third & Additional Offense
$250.00
No Change
Marin County Animal Code- 8.04.180, 8.04.181,
$300.00
$325.00
8.12.010 & 8.12.020
Revised 8/1/2003
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Exhibit A
CITY OF SAN RAFAEL
SCHEDULE OF FINES FOR ADMINISTRATIVE CITATIONS
Current
Section Violation Fine New Fine
6.10.030
Leash Violation
First Offense
$50.00
No Change
Second & Additional Offense
$100.00
No Change
6.10.040
Dogs Prohibited at Downtown Farmer's Market & Other
Special Events
First Offense
$50.00
No Change
Second & Additional Offense
$100.00
No Change
8.12.080
Bill Posting & Political Signs on Public Property
$300.00
$325.00
Prohibited
8.12.110
Unlawful to Place Obstructions on Sidewalks
$300.00
$325.00
8.12.120
Duty to Trim Sidewalk Trees & Hedges
$250.00
$275.00
8.12.150
Loud or Unusual Noises Prohibited (Inactive)
$250.00
0
8.12.170
Discharge of Guns, Pistols & Other Weapons Prohibited
$500.00
No Change
8.12.210
Trespassing Upon Private Property Prohibited
First Offense
$250.00
$275.00
Second & Additional Offense
$500.00
No Change
8.13.030
Loud or Unusual Noise
$250.00
$275.00
8.13.040
General Noise Limit
0
$275.00
8.14.110
Smoking Ordinance Violation
First Offense
$200.00
$225.00
Second
$350.00
$375.00
Third & Additional Offense
$500.00
No Change
8.30.020
Human Habitation of a Vehicle
First Offense
$50.00
No Change
Second & Additional Offense
$200.00
No Change
9.12.030
Deposit/Maintenance of Offensive Substances
First Offense
$250.00
$275.00
Second & Additional Offense
$500.00
No Change
9.12.034
Littering in Public Places
First Offense
$50.00
No Change
Second
$100.00
No Change
Third & Additional Offense
$250.00
No Change
9.12.036
Merchant's Duty to Keep Sidewalks Free of Litter
$250.00
$275.00
9.12.040
Maintenance of Weeds/Deleterious Growth Prohibited
$300.00
$325.00
9.19.050
Dumping/Burying of Solid Waste Prohibited
$300.00
$325.00
9.19.060
Accumulation of Solid Waste Prohibited
$300.00
$325.00
9.19.070
Burning of Solid Waste Prohibited
$300.00
$325.00
9.19.100
Unauthorized Removal of Recyclables
$300.00
$325.00
9.19.190
Weekly Garbage Service Required
$300.00
$325.00
9.20.020
Dumping of Pollutants into Water Control System
$500.00
No Change
Prohibited
Revised 8/1/2003
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Section
9.22.05
9.23.050
9.30.060
9.30.090
10.04.210
14.04.020
14.05.020-.022
14.06.020
14.08.020
14.09.020
14.10.020
14.11.020
14.13.030
14.16.020
14.16.140
14.16.220
14.16.250
14.17.020
14.16.285
14.19.020(A)
14.19.030
14.22.070
14.23.060
14.24.050
14.25.020
14.25.040
14.25.080
14.29.040
17.10.030
17.20.050
17.20.060
17.20.070
17.30.010
Exhibit A
CITY OF SAN RAFAEL
SCHEDULE OF FINES FOR ADMINISTRATIVE CITATIONS
Current
Violation Fine New Fine
Refusal to Pay Household Hazardous Waste Fee, or
Falsification of Household Hazardous Waste
Falsification of Conditionally Exempt Small Quantity
Generator Waste
Discharge of Pollutants Prohibited
Illicit Connection & Discharge to Storm Drains Prohibited
Business License Required
Residential - Land Use Regulations
Commercial and Office - Land Use Regulations
Industrial - Land Use Regulations
Marine -Related - Land Use Regulations
Public/Quasi - Land Use Regulations
Parks/Open Space - Land Use Regulations
Water - Land Use Regulations
Wetland Overlay - Land Use Regulations
Accessory Structures
Fences
Home Occupation Ordinance
Motor Vehicle Maintenance & Storage in Residential
Districts
Animal Keeping
Secondary Dwelling Unit without Use Permit
Sign Permit Requirement
Prohibited Signs
Use Permits - Conditions of Approval
Variances - Conditions of Approval
Exceptions - Conditions of Approval
Environmental Design Review Permits
Improvements Subject to Review
Environmental Design Review - Conditions of Approval
Failure to Comply w/Conditions of any Permit or
Approval
Dredging, Dumping, Excavating, Constructing Without a
City Tidelands Permit
Anchoring & Mooring Prohibited
Obstruction in Water & Sunken Vessels
First Offense
Second & Additional Offense
Dangerous & Disabled Vessels
First Offense
Second & Additional Offense
Vessel Speed Restrictions
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$250.00
$250.00
$500.00
$500.00
$250.00
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
$500.00
$250.00
$300.00
$250.00
$300.00
$500.00
$300.00
$300.00
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
$275.00
$275.00
No Change
No Change
$325.00
$325.00
$325.00
$325.00
$325.00
$325.00
$325.00
$325.00
$325.00
No Change
$300.00
$325.00
$275.00
$325.00
No Change
$325.00
$325.00
$325.00
$325.00
$325.00
$325.00
$325.00
$325.00
$325.00
$500.00 No Change
$250.00 $275.00
$275.00
$250.00 $275.00
$500.00 No Change
$250.00 $275.00
$500.00 No Change
Revised 8/1/2003
Exhibit A
CITY OF SAN RAFAEL
SCHEDULE OF FINES FOR ADMINISTRATIVE CITATIONS
Current
Section Violation Fine New Fine
First Offense $50.00 No Change
Second & Additional Offense $100.00 No Change
Third & Additional Offense $250.00 No Change
19.10.060(10) Open Space Lands -Destruction of Property $500.00 No Change
19.10.060(18) Open Space Lands, Hunting & Dangerous Weapons $500.00 No Change
19.10.060(1)-(9) Open Space Lands, Other Regulations
(11)-(17) First Offense $50.00 No Change
(19)-(30) Second & Additional Offense $100.00 No Change
Third & Additional Offense $250.00 No Change
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