HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Updating Enforcement Provisions to Chapter 5B and Chapter 22A of Ames Municipal Code ORDINANCE NO. 45?92
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF
THE CITY OF AMES, IOWA, BY AMENDING SECTION 5B.8
AND ENACTING A NEW SECTION 22A.17 THEREOF, FOR
THE PURPOSE OF UPDATING CODE ENFORCEMENT
PROVISIONS, REPEALING ANY AND ALL ORDINANCES OR
PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT TO THE EXTENT
OF SUCH CONFLICT; PROVIDING A PENALTY; AND
ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
BE IT ENACTED,by the City Council for the City of Ames,Iowa,that:
Section One. The Municipal Code of the City of Atnes,Iowa shall be and the same is hereby
amended by amending Section 5B.8 and enacting a new Section 22A.17 as follows:
"See 5B.8. ENFORCEMENT BY LEGAL OR ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION
(1) Violation of any provision of this ordinance may be enforced by civil action including an
action for injunctive relief, In any civil enforcement action,administrative or judicial,the City shall be entitled
to recover its attorneys'fees and costs from a person who is determined by a court of competent jurisdiction to
have violated this ordinance.
(2) Violation of any previsietiof this a:,, mayall be n f ed as a mupiieipal
ordinance. A violation of any provision of Chanter 513 shall be a municipal infraction punishable by a
penalty of$500 for a person's first violation thereof,and a penalty of$750 for each repeat violation.
(3) Restoration of lands: Any violator may be required to restore land to its undisturbed
condition. in the event that restoration is not undertaken within a reasonable time after notice, City may
take necessary corrective action,the cost of which shall become a lien upon the property until paid.
(4) Holds on Occupation Permits: Occupancy permits shall not be granted until all storm
water management BMPs have been inspected and approved by City.10.2
Sec.22A.17 ENFORCEMENT
A violation of any provision of Chanter 22A shall be a municipal infraction punishable
by a penalty of$500 for a Pei-son's first violation thereof,and a penalty of$750 for each repeat violation."
Section Two.Violation of the provisions of this ordinance shall constitute a municipal infraction
punishable as set out by law.
Section Three. All ordinances,or parts of ordinances,in conflict herewith are hereby repealed to the extent
of such conflict,if any.
Section Four. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect fi-om and after its passage and publication as
required by law.
Passed this day of Auctask , 2024.
Renee H 11,City Clerk John A.Haila,Mayor