Chapter 18.60
VIOLATIONS—PENALTIES AND REMEDIES

Sections:

18.60.010    Violation—Enforcement.

18.60.020    Violation—Penalties and remedies.

18.60.010 Violation—Enforcement.

A.    The planning director or designee may order the discontinuance of unlawful uses of land, buildings or structures; the removal or abatement of unlawful buildings or structures or any unlawful additions or alterations thereto; the discontinuation of construction or preparatory activity leading to an unlawful structure or use of land; or any other action necessary to ensure compliance with this title;

B.    The planning director or designee may order the discontinuance of uses of land, buildings or structures that create a significant risk to sensitive environmental qualities of the site, including slopes, water bodies, and other identified important environmental areas;

C.    The planning director or designee may order the discontinuance of uses of land, buildings or structures that create a significant risk to the general public’s safety, health, and welfare; and

D.    City police officers are also authorized to issue citations to any person who violates any provision of this title based on information supplied by the planning director or department of public works. (Ord. 92-21 § 4 (part), 1992; Ord. 13-19 § 25 (part), 2013; Ord. 14-06 § 4, 2014.)

18.60.020 Violation—Penalties and remedies.

A.    Violation. A violation of provisions of this title shall be an infraction. Upon conviction, the court shall levy a fine as follows and assess any surcharge required to be imposed under AS 12.55.039:

1.    Residential Property. Seventy-five dollars for each day the violation exists up to a maximum fine of three hundred dollars.

2.    Commercial Property. Three hundred dollars for each day the violation exists up to a maximum fine of one thousand dollars.

B.    Remedies.

1.    In case any structure is constructed or substantially improved in violation of this chapter, the city, in addition to other remedies, shall institute any proper actions or proceedings necessary, including enjoining of connections to public utilities, to restrain, correct or abate such violations.

2.    Pursuant to AS 29.40.190, the city or an aggrieved person may institute a civil action against a person who violates a provision of this chapter, or a term, condition or limitation imposed by the planning commission. (Ord. 92-21 § 4 (part), 1992; Ord. 99-04 § 20, 1999; Ord. 13-19 § 25 (part), 2013.)