§ 33-84. Enforcement.

(a)

For a first violation of any provision of this division, the City shall issue a written notice of first violation and provide educational materials on water conservation, including a copy of the relevant provisions of this chapter, to the Customer violating the provisions of this division. The City shall give the Customer a reasonable period of time to correct the violation.

(b)

For a second violation of any provision of this division, the City shall issue a written notice of second violation to the Customer and impose fines set by the drought stage. The fine shall be added to the Customer's account. Failure to pay any portion of a Customer's account, including any fines imposed pursuant to this Section, shall subject said account to termination of water service in accordance with the provisions of this chapter.

(c)

For a third or subsequent violation of this division, the City shall impose a fine equal to twice the previous fine. The fine shall be added to the Customer's account. Failure to pay any portion of a Customer's account, including any fines imposed pursuant to this Section, shall subject said account to termination of water service in accordance with the provisions of this chapter.

(d)

Enforcement of the Drought Management Plan shall be conducted by the City Manager or his designee.

(e)

Any person against whom a penalty is levied under this Section shall have a right to a hearing before the City Manager or his designee in accordance with Section 33-11.

(Ord. No. 3003, § 1(Exh. A), 9-27-16)