Enforcement fees represent the staff time incurred to see the violation abated. They increase over time. Common violations and the associated fees (for violations abated within 30 days) are as follows:
| Violation | Associated Fee |
|---|
| Building Code | $1,180 |
| Conditions of Approval Violation | $880 |
| Expired Permit | $575 |
| Expired Plan Check/Building Permit Application | $475 |
| Fence | $880 |
| Illegal Home Occupation | $880 |
| Illegal Secondary Unit | $880 |
| Property Maintenance | $440 |
| Sign Permit Violation | $880 |
| All Other Violations | $880 |
Continued Accrual
Fees accrue and are due from the date of the letter following the initial investigation. They increase if the violation is not abated within 30 days, 60 days and/or within 90 days from the date of the letter, so it is in the property owner's best interest to abate the violation as quickly as possible.
Accrual Example
Rooms were constructed without permit. The fees are as follows depending upon how long the case remains open:
- 1 to 30 days: $1,180
- 31 to 60 days: $475
- 61 to 90 days: $575