R-9801
ATTACHMENT C
City Council Meeting 10-08-02
Santa Monica, California
RESOLUTION NUMBER. 980L(CCS)
(City Council Series)
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA SETTING
FORTH THE ADMINISTRATIVE CITATION SCHEDULE OF FINES FOR CERTAIN
VIOLATIONS OF THE SANTA MONICA MUNICIPAL CODE,
EFFECTIVE NOVEMBER 1, 2002
WHEREAS, on May 15, 2002, the City Council adopted Ordinance Number 2043
(CCS) amending Chapter 1 of the Santa Monica Municipal Code relating to code
enforcement; and
WHEREAS, this ordinance, in part, added Chapter 1.09 to the Municipal Code,
which authorizes the imposition of fines for certain code violations through the issuance
of administrative citations; and
WHEREAS, Section 1.09.040 states that the amount of fines for code violations
imposed pursuant to this chapter shall be set forth in a schedule of fines established by
resolution of the City Council, that the fine schedule shall specify any increased fines for
repeat violations of the same code provision by the same person within thirty-six (36)
months from the date of an administrative citation, and that the fine schedule shall
specify the amount of any late payment charges imposed for the payment of a fine after
thirty days from the date of issuance of the administrative citation; and
WHEREAS, on Jluly 9, 2002, the City Council adopted Resolution 9780 (CCS) in
accordance with Section 1.09.040; and
WHEREAS, on October 8, 2002, the City Council adopted Ordinance Number
2054 (CCS), which changed certain of the code provisions specified in Resolution
9780 (CCS); and
WHEREAS, City code violations were omitted from the list of violations that
should be subject to non-standard fines; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to adopt this Resolution to modify these code
sections and add new code sections:
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA
DOES RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS
SECTION 1. STANDARD FINE: Except as otherwise specifically set forth in Section 5
below, the administrative citation fine amount for a first violation of the Santa Monica
Municipal Code by a person shall be Seventy-Five and no/100 Dollars ($75.00).
SECTION 2. REPEAT VIOLATIONS: The administrative citation fine amount for a
second violation of the same Code provision by the same responsible party within thirty-
six (36) months from the date of an administrative citation shall equal one hundred
twenty-five percent (125%) of the fine amount listed in this resolution for a first violation
of that Municipal Code section at the time of the second violation. The administrative
citation fine amount for a third and any subsequent violation of the same Code provision
by the same responsible party within thirty-six (36) months from the date of an
administrative citation shall equal one hundred fifty percent (150%) of the fine amount
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listed in this resolution for a first violation of that Municipal Code section at the time of
the third, or as applicable, subsequent violation.
SECTION 3: LATE PAYMENT CHARGES: Payment of the administrative citation fine
amount after thirty (30) days from the date of the administrative citation shall be subject
to an additional late payment charge. The late payment charge shall equal ten percent
10%) of the administrative citation fine amount due the City, or ten percent (10%) of the
amount remaining unpaid to the City if a portion of the fine amount was timely paid, Late
payment charges shall be in addition to the amount of the administrative citation fine
amount. In addition, interest shall accrue on all unpaid monies due, exclusive of late
payment charges, at the rate of one half of one percent per month, pro rata, of the total
amount due from the date the administrative citation fine amount becomes delinquent
until the date that all delinquent amounts are paid to the City.
SECTION 4. NON-STANDARD FINES: The administrative citation fine amounts set
forth below are hereby established for a first violation of the Santa Monica Municipal
Code Sections listed below:
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4.04.070
4.04.080
4.04.090
4.04.100
4.04.110
4,04.120
4.04,130
4.04.140
4.04.150
4.04.160
4.04.170
Permit t"(IJquired to keep certain animals
Restr_ns on keeping horses, mules, burros, or jacks
Fowls, maximum number permitted
Permit required to keep hogs, bulls, or billy goats
Restrictions on keepin cow or goats
Stakin .' certain unfenced animals prohibited
Keepi bees prohibited
onditienalpermit requirements for certain animals
imal$ at-large
Dogs hibited on schools, beaches and parks
Licen of dogs required
$500
$100
$100
$100
$100
$100
$100
$100
$100
$100
$100
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SMMC ~ Non-residents, dog license requirements -=
SMMC ~ Found animals, duty to surrender IfflQ
SMMC 1fl'GI'!I7lI Sufficient sustenance and shelter required ~
SMMC Quarantined animal, containment required mwa
SMMC IIJlUfII Dogs, rabies vaccine required -
SMMC ~ ~eterinerians, duties of persons vaccinating dogs ..
SMMC ~ Dogs, rabies tag required -=
SMMC ~ Imported dogs, regulations $100
SMMC ~ Impounded dogs, proof of rabies required $100
SMMC ~ Dogs, public nuisance/fecal matter $100
SMMC GJlIiCIB6 Dogs in public, duty of person to possess clean-up materials $100
SMMC ~ rvicious dogs, restrictions $1,000
tlIII= ~ Exterior Noise Standards II&J
SMMC . ExcesSIVe Noise Near Special Uses $500
SMMC Excessive Vibration $250
SMMC Noisy Animals $250
SMMC ~1U Demolltion Activity-Hours & Noise Limits ..
SMMC imliqo Constn.Action Activity-Hours & Noise Limits ....
SMMC 4.12.210 Failure to Post Construction Hours Sign ..
SMMC 4.12.220 Gard8l'\ing/Landscaping-Hours of Operation ..
SMMC ~ ~moking in Elevator or Public Restroom -
SMMC 4.44.030 Smoking in public places, work places, and restaurants IlIiDI
SMMC 4.44,030 ~ale of tobacco by vending machine or out of package ..
SMMC 4.68,040 Failure. to Obtain Community Events Permit ~
SMMC 6.04,020 Operating Business without Proper City License -
SMMC 6.04.270 Failure to Post Business License 1&1
SMMC 6.14,060 Service Business Activities Requiring Police Permits -
SMMC 6.28,030 Newsl'IId<-Operating and Maintenance Requirements ED
SMMC 6.28.030 Newsl'lld< Without Permit SUB
SMMC 6.28.040 Newsl'lld<-Maintenance and Installation Standards ..
- 6.28.050 Newsreck-Standards for Materials Sold sa
~ 6.32.070 SolicitInG Trade on Sidewalk -
...., ~ Failure to Obtain Permit for Liquidation Sale eo
SMMC ~ Liquidation Sale-Failure to Post Permit $250
SMMC ~ Taxical:Ms-Non-motor Vehicles $500
SMMC ~ Taxicat)l-Business License $500
SMMC ~ Taxicab$ -Registration of Taxicab Rates Required $500
SMMC TaxicaI:Ms -Police Permit Required $500
SMMC ~ Taxicab$ -Rules and Regulations -
SMMC 6.48,060 Taxicab..compulsory Insurance Coverage $1,000
SMMC 6.48.070 Taxicabs-Driving of Vehicles ..
SMMC 6.48.080 Taxicabs-Parking of Vehicles &aD
SMUG 6.48.090 Taxicab-Signs $500
SMMC ~ Taxicabs-Taximeters $250
SMMC 6.48.110 ~axicab8-FuIf Use of Taxicab $500
SMMC 6.48.120 fTaxicabs-Direct Route $500
SMMC 6.48.130 ~axicab8..L.tcense Decals Required $500
SMMC 6.116.040 Unautrw.Jftz8d Display on Municipal Pier $250
SMMC 6.120.030 rvalet _~..without Permit $500
SMMC 6.120.060 ~alet .....perating Requirements $250
SMMC 6.120.070 Walet - " Penalties $250
SMMC 6.120.090 ~alet : Insurance Requirements $250
SMMC 6.120.110 ~alet .....egulations $250
SMMC 6.120.120 ~uthortzed Valet Parking Zones $250
SMMC 6.120.130 walet - : Conformance with Applicable Laws $250
SMMC 6.120.140 rvalet "onditions Imposed on Permit $250
SMMC 6.120.150 ~alet Requirements for Downtown Valets $250
SMMC 7.04,010 ExcavtlioniOrhe Public Way Without Permit $500
SMMC 7.04.100 Locat.."Excavatlons $500
SMMC 7.04.160 Exc8v. ift Public Way-Vehicle/Pedestrian Access $250
SMMC 7.04.210 Regulalonsfor Resurfacing Work in Public Way $250
SMMC 7.04.230 ExcavatiOn in Public Way-Vehicle Crossing $250
SMMC 7.04.240 Excavation in the Public Way-Per PlaVApplication $250
SMMC 7.04.240 ExcavatiOn In the Public Way-Due Diligence $500
SMMC 7.04.490 Connection of Sewer Without Permit $500
SMMC 7.04.650 Sewage from Vehicle into Sewer System Without Permit $500
SMMC 7.04.670 Materi ment in Public Way Without Permit $500
SMMC 7.04.700 RevOCltfen of Permits-Work to Cease $1,000
SMMC 7.04.710 Failuretofl4lmove Materials/Equipment in Public Way $500
SMMC 7.04.720 lIIumin. of Building Materials Stored in Public Way $250
SMMC 7.04.730 Regulations for Building Material Deposits and Cranes $250
SMMC 7.04.740 Mixin Cementitious Materials On/Near Street $250
SMMC 7.04.750 FailuretoPoat Street Use Permit $250
SMMC 7.04.760 Const~ Debris in Public Way $500
SMMC 7.10.040 Urban~Pollution Control Practices-All Properties $500
SMMC 7.10.050 Urban RUnoft',.Reduction Requirements $500
SMMC 7.10.060 Urban At.JtjffRequirements for Construction Sites $500
SMMC 7.10.090 Additi.......... D_. Manaaement Practices $500
SMMC 7.12.060 TempOrlll'yWater Service Without Permit. $500
SMMC 7.12.350 UnauthoriZed. Use of City Water $500
SMMC 7,16.020 ExcesSive Wiler Use $250
SMMC 7.18.090 Violation of ~mbing Code Standards $500
SMMC 7.36,020 Moving SuIldll1g/Structure on City Street Without Permit $500
SMMC 7.40.110 Plantina,of Tree in Parkway Without Permit $300
SMMC 7.40,110 Trim or Prune City Tree without Permit $500
SMMC 7.40.110 Injureltntel'fere With City Tree-No Replacement Required $500
SMMC 7.40.110 Remo""ofClty Tree without Permit $1,000
SMMC 7.40.110 Injur~rfere With City Tree-Replacement Required $1,000
SMMC 7.40.130 Interference with City Tree Administration $500
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SMMC 8.08.100
SMMC 8.08.110
SMMC 8.08.120
SMMC 8.08.130
SMMC 8.08.160
I SMMC 8.08.160
I SMMC 8.08.170
SMMC 8.08.100
8.08.170
SMMC 8.08.120
8.08.190
SMMC 8.08.130
8.08.200
SMMC 8.81.060
8.52.020
SMMC 8.84.020
SMMC 8.96.030
SMMC 8.96.220
SMMC 8.100.010
SMMC 8.100.040
SMMC 8.104.060
SMMC 8.104.060
SMMC 8.104.140
SMMC 8.104.140
SMMC 8.104.140
SMMC 8.104,180
Intention.tDamage to City Tree
Unauthorized Attachment to City Tree
Protection of. Trees During Construction/Demolition
Maintain Premises Free of Weeds
Litter in Public Places
Property OWner to Keep Adjacent Public Way Free of Litter
Litter on Private Property
er to Maintain Premises Free of Litter
Failure to Maintain-Technical Codes
ntin i afte Ord r to Discontinue Use
ction Before Coverin
s ction Record Card/
andblasting-Failure to Give Three (3) Day Notice
iolation of Temporary Trailer Regulations
Maintaining Pool/Spa/Fountain Water Clarity
Drainage
. ~ r Mainenan e-Public Nuisances
ndonltd.liYrecked, Dismantled and Inoperative Vehicles
iolationofMeans and Methods Plan
Failure toAovide Construction Notice to Residential Tenant
Undergr~Storage Tank (UST) Permit
UndergroUnltStorage Tank Documentation On-Site
Under rotlftcfc$torage Tank System Maintenance (Minor)
Under round Storage Tank System Maintenance-(lntem1ed.)
Undergrot,tndStorage Tank System Maintenance (M r)
Underground Storage Tank System Monitoring (Major)
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$1,000
$100
$500
$250
$250
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$250
$500
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$500
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$100
$1.000
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$1.000
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IQQQ
$1.000
$500
$750
$500
$500
$250
$250
$1.000
$500
$500
$500
$500
$250
$100
$250
$500
$500
SMMC 9.04.08~02.020 Excessive Yard Sales in the R-1 District $100
SMMC 9.04.08.04.020 Excessive Yard Sales in the R2R District $100
SMMC 9.04.08.06.020 ExceeaiVe Yard Sales in the R-2 District $100
SMMC 9.04.08.08.020 Excessive Yard. Sales in the R-3 District $100
SMMC 9.04.08.10.020 Excessive Yard Sales in the R-4 District $100
SMMC 9.04.08.42.020 Excessive Yard Sales in the R-MH District $100
SMMC 9.04.08.44.020 Excessive Yard Sales in the OP-1 District $100
SMMC 9.04.08,48.020 Excellllive Yard Sales in the OP-Duplex District $100
SMMC 9.04.08.50.020 Exceesive Yard Sales in the OP-2 District $100
SMMC 9.04.08.52.020 Excessive Yard Sales in the OP-3 District $100
SMMC 9.04.08.54.020 ExceeaiVe Yard Sales in the OP-4 District $100
SMMC 9.04.08,62.020 Excessive Yard Sales in the R2B District $100
SMMC 9.04.08.64.020 Excessive Yard Sales in the R3R District $100
SMMC 9.04.08.12.030 UnCl!tltRVyed sidewalk cafe in RVC district $500
SMMC 9.04.08.14.030 UnClMollvved $idewalk cafe in BCD district $500
SMMC 9.04.08.15,030 UnapPrOved sidewalk cafe in BSC, BSC3, BSC4 district $500
SMMC 9.04.08.16.030 UnCllQllv..,ed sidewalk cafe in C2 district $500
SMMC 9.04.08.18.030 Un sidewalk cafe in C3 district $500
SMMC 9.04.08.20.030 UnQppI\I..,ed sidewalk cafe in C3C district $500
SMMC 9.04.08.22.030 Un sidewalk cafe in C4 district $500
SMMC 9.04.08.26.030 Una sidewalk cafe in C6 district $500
SMMC 9.04.08.28.030 (Jn~ed sidewalk cafe in CM district $500
SMMC 9.04,08.30.030 Unapproved sidewalk cafe in CP district $500
SMMC 9.04.10.02.080 pver HeiDht Hedge $250
SMMC 9.04.10.02,090 Hazardous Visual Obstructions $500
SMMC 9.04.10.02.150 Re_ W1d Rec;ycling Storage Areas $250
SMMC 9.04.10.02.270 putc.tQor CQrnmetcial Lighting Standards $250
SMMC 9.04.10.02.280 K3lare 8evond fIIr(>perty $250
SMMC ,..04.10.02.300 Humidb, Heat, and Cold Beyond Property $250
SMMC 9.04.10.02.310 ExC8lSMt Noise-Loudspeaker. Buzzer, Etc, $250
SMMC 9.04.10.02.320 Stof'Sle in RequIred FronUSide Yard or Vacant Lot $500
SMMC 9.04.10.02.330 CorftmercialllndUstrial Vibration $250
SMMC 9.04.10.02.340 Unpermitted Outdoor Uses , $500
SMMC 9.04.10.02.420 Restaurant-Failure to Post Seating Capacity $250
SMMC 9.04.10.08.050 Nu~ of Bicycle, Vanpool, Carpool Spaces Required $250
SMMC 9.04.10.08.060 I....t "'~ in Perking Space $250
SMMC 9.04.10.08.120 Marldna.ofParking Spaces $250
SMMC 9.04.10.08.130 Wh.... $250
SMMC 9.04.10.08.220 Ma~ Ute of Required Off-street Parking Space $250
SMMC 9.04.10.10.030 Main. ExIsting Loading Space $250
SMMC 9.04.12.040 lAuto OeaIership..Parking and Vehicle Storage $250
SMMC 9.04.12.040 Auto ~po;Failure to Control Noise $250
SMMC 9.04.12.040 AutoO.....blp-Vehicles Awaiting Repair in StreeUAlley $500
SMMC 9,04,12.040 Auto :rest Driving on Unapproved Streets $500
SMMC 9.04.12.040 Auto De81er8hip-Loading And Unloading of Vehicles $1,000
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he following code sections are from the Uniform Fire Code (UFC), Title 19 of the California Code of
Regulation (T19) and the Uniform Building Code Standards (UBC) adopted pursuant to Santa Monica
unicipal code sections 8.40.010 end 8.12.030 and state law.
T19 563.8 Post Si ns Indicating Location of Fire Extin uisher
T19 567 Mount Fire Extinguisher within 75 Feet Travel Distance
T19 597.1 Failure to Service Fire Extinguisher
T19 904 Service Fire Sprinkler I Standpipe System
$125
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$125
$125
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T19 904 Iservice Exhaust Hood and Duct Extinguishing System $125
UBC 10-3 Provide Fire Escape Certification $250
UFC 103.3.1.3 Stop Order $125
UFC 103.4.1.3 Stopping Use, Evacuation $125
UFC 103.4.3.1 Fail to Comply with Order / Notice $125
UFC 103.4.3.3 Removal/Destruction of Signrr ag $125
UFC 103.4,5 Unsafe Building $750
UFC 104.1,2 Interference with Fire Department $750
UFC 105.8 Uniform Fire Code Permit Required $150
UFC 901.4.4 Premises Identification Required $125
UFC 902.2.4.1 Obstruct Fire Access Road/Lane $125
UFC 902.3.1 Maintain Required Access to Building $125
UFC 902.3,2 Maintain Exterior Doors/Openings $250
UFC 902,4 Knox KeyboxlSwitch Required $125
UFC 1001.5.1 Maintain Fire Protection System/Appliance $500
UFC 1001.5.3.1 Fire Watch ReQuired-Problematic Systems $500
UFC 1001.6.1 Iramper with Fire Department Equipment $500
UFC 1001.6.2 Iramper with Fire HydranVAppliance $500
UFC 1001.6.3 Iramper with Barriers/Locks/Signs/Seals $500
UFC 1001.7 Iobstruction of HydranVFire Protection Equipment $150
UFC 1002.1 Provide Fire Extinguisher $125
UFC 1006.2.3.1 Hood Fire Extinguishing System Required to Protect all Areas $500
1005.2.1
UFC 1006.2,8 ~Iean Grease in Hood, Filter or Ducts $250
1005.2.8
UFC 1007.2.9.2 Install and Maintain Smoke Detectors (Existina R-1) $250
1006,2.9.2
UFC 1007.3.1 Fire Alarm System Required to be Installed and Maintained $500
1006.2
UFC 1102.3.1 ~n1l11egal Burning $250
UFC 1103.2 Removal of Rubbish in Building $125
UFC 1103.2.1 Store Combustible Storage in Orderly Manner $125
UFC 1103.2.2 Location ,of Rubbish Dumpsters $125
UFC 1103.2,4 Combustible Vegetation $125
UFC 1103,3,2,2 Required Ceiling Clearance , $125
UFC 1103.3.2.3 Combustibles Stored in Exit I $250
UFC 1103.3.2.4 Combustible Material in EleclMech/Boiler Room $125
UFC 1103.3.2.5 Storage Combustible Materials in Attic or Under floor $125
UFC ' 1103.3.3.6 Maintain Rre-Flame Resistant Treatment $125
UFC 1103.3.5.1 butside Storage Locations $125
UFC 1103,3.5.2 Storage Combustible Materials under Building $125
UFC 1105.3 Fire Protection for Asphalt Kettles $125
UFC 1106 Protect Gas Meters/Piping $125
UFC 1107.1 Maintain Heating EquipmenVAppliance $125
UFC 1107.2 ~Iothes Dryer Free of Lint $125
UFC 1109,2 Clearance from Ignition Sources $125
UFC 1109.4,1 No Smoking Signs Posted and Enforced $125
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UFC 1109.8,1
UFC 1109.9.1
UFC 1110.2
UFC 1110.3
UFC 1111.1
UFC 1111.2.1
UFC 1111.2.2
UFC 1111.2.4
UFC 1113
UFC 1203
UFC 1204.1
UFC 1205
UFC 1206
UFC 1207.1
UFC 1207.3
UFC 1207.3
UFC 1208.2
UFC 1209
UFC 1210
UFC 1210.3
UFC 1211.1
UFC 1211.2
UFC 1212.2
UFC 1212.4
UFC 1213.2
UFC 1302.2
UFC 1302.3
UFC 1303.1
UFC 1303.3.3.2
UFC 2501,3
UFC 2501.8.2
UFC 2501.10.2
UFC 2501.16.1
UFC 2501.16,3
UFC 2501.17
UFC 2502.4.4.2
UFC 4502.1
UFC 4502.8.1
UFC 4901.5,2
UFC 4901.5.3
UFC 4901.7,2
UFC 4901.9
UFC 7401.5,3
UFC 7401.6.4
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Standpipe System Required During Construction
SECTION 5. Resolution 9780 (CCS) adopted July 9, 2002 and effective July 15, 2002,
is hereby repealed in its entirety.
SECTION 6. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution and the same
shall be in full force and effect on November 1, 2002.
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Adopted ... IIpprotl8d '* . day of optober. 2002.
I, Maria M. Stewart, City Clerk of the City of Santa Monica, do hereby
certify that the foregoing Resolution No, 9801 (CCS) was duly adopted at a
meeting of the Santa Monica City Council held on the 8th of October, 2002, by
the following vote:
Ayes: Council members:
Holbrook, O'Connor, Genser, Katz, Mayor
Pro Tem McKeown, Mayor Feinstein
Noes: Council members:
None
Abstain: Council members:
None
Absent: Council members:
Bloom