1.40.030 Citation Issuance and Form

1.40.030 Citation Issuance and Form.

A. Issuance. A civil infraction citation may be issued any time after discovery of an infraction. Unless authorized in writing by the City Attorney, only code enforcement officers or the City Attorney may issue citations for City ordinance violations.

B. Form of Citation. The City may use any form sufficient to inform the respondent of the nature of the alleged infraction and the options to respond to the citation. The citation should include:

1. A summons to appear, either personally in court or by submitting a written answer to the court prior to the scheduled court appearance date;

2. The name and location of the court, including the mailing address where written answers may be sent;

3. The name of the person cited;

4. The date, time, and place the infraction occurred, or, if the infraction is of a continuing nature, the date, time, and places the infraction was observed;

5. The date on which the citation was issued;

6. A readily understandable statement of the nature of the alleged infraction;

7. The civil penalty amount for the alleged infraction;

8. The date and time for the court appearance. [Ord. NS-2159, 2011]