Chapter 1.20
CIVIL LIABILITY FOR VIOLATIONS OF THIS CODE OR THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA

Sections:

1.20.010  Civil liability for enforcement costs.

1.20.020  Liability of parent or legal guardian.

1.20.030  Reasonable enforcement costs defined.

1.20.040  Remedies are cumulative.

1.20.010 Civil liability for enforcement costs.

To the extent permitted or authorized by law, any person who violates a provision of this code or other provision of law shall be liable for reasonable enforcement costs incurred in connection with the violation.  Liability shall not be imposed pursuant to this section if:

A. The defendant was found not guilty;

B. The charges were dismissed for lack of evidence; or

C. The district attorney recommends waiver of liability.  (Ord. 93-03 §1(part), 1993).

1.20.020 Liability of parent or legal guardian.

If a minor is personally unable to pay any liability imposed by Section 1.20.010, then to the extent authorized or permitted by law, the parent or legal guardian of the minor shall be liable for the payment of any liability imposed.  A court may waive payment of the liability by the parent or legal guardian upon a finding of good cause.  (Ord. 93-03 §1(part), 1993).

1.20.030 Reasonable enforcement costs defined.

As used in this chapter, "reasonable enforcement costs" means reasonable costs incurred by the city in making an appropriate response to a violation of this code or other law, and includes all costs directly related to the response.  Costs may include, but not be limited to, damages to city property, injuries to city personnel, the regular and overtime salaries of personnel responding to the violation, and any reasonable costs incurred in the investigation of the violation.  Reasonable enforcement costs shall include, but not be limited to, city funds used for the purposes authorized in California Government Code Sections 53069.3, 53069.5, and 53069.6.  (Ord. 93-03 §1(part), 1993).

1.20.040 Remedies are cumulative.

The remedy provided by this chapter is cumulative to any other remedy provided by law.  Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to prohibit the city or any person from pursuing other remedies authorized by law.  (Ord. 93-03 §1(part), 1993).