r-10729City Council Meeting 07 -10 -12
Santa Monica, California
RESOLUTION NUMBER 10 7,zl (CCS)
(City Council Series)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA
SETTING FORTH THE ADMINISTRATIVE CITATION SCHEDULE OF FINES FOR
CERTAIN VIOLATIONS OF THE SANTA MONICA MUNICPAL CODE
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 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 Chapter 1.09 shall be set forth in a schedule of fines established
by resolution of the City Council and 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 specify the amount of
any late payment charges imposed for the payment of a fine after thirty (30) days from
the date of issuance of the administrative citation; and
WHEREAS, the City Council last revised the Administrative Citation Schedule of
Fines on December 13, 2011, by adopting Resolution Number 10640 (CCS); and
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WHEREAS, the City Council last revised the Administrative Citation Schedule of
Fines for Violations of Taxicab Rules and Regulations on January 24, 2012, by adopting.
Resolution Number 10653 (CCS); and
WHEREAS, effective code enforcement is vital to effectuating the City's
commitment to protecting its residents', businesses' and visitors' health, safety, welfare,
and quality of life; and
WHEREAS, effective enforcement of regulations governing vehicles for hire and
taxicabs is a critical component of the City's commitment to assure reliable, safe, quality
taxicab services in the City and to eliminate undue congestion and air pollution,
disorganization and hazards associated with an unregulated taxicab environment; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to adopt this Resolution to revise the Administrative
Citation Schedule of Fines in order to enhance code enforcement efforts and to better
meet the City's commitments to the public;
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 below
in Section 4, the administrative citation fine amount for a first violation of the Santa
Monica Municipal Code by a person shall be Seventy -Five 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
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of that Municipal Code section at the time of the second violation. The administrative
citation 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°/x) of the fine amount
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 to 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 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 specific administrative citation fine
amounts applicable to each associated Santa Monica Municipal Code section or its
successor legislation, or rule or regulation, as set forth in Attachments 1 and 2, are
hereby established for any first violation.
SECTION 5. Resolution Number 10653 (CCS), Resolution Number 10640
(CCS), and any other resolution adopting, amending, or relating to the administrative
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citation schedule of fines for certain violations of the Santa Monica Municipal Code
authorized by Chapter 1.09, 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.
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
MAR HA JO,N S MOUT IE
City Attorney
ATTACHMENT 1: Administrative Citation Fine Schedule
ATTACHMENT 2: Administrative Citation Schedule of Fines for Violations of Taxicab
Rules and Regulations
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Attachment 1— Administrative Citation Fine Schedule
Code
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SMMC
4.04.070
Permit required to keep certain animals
$500
SMMC
4.04.080
Restrictions on keeping horses, mules, burros, or jacks
$100
SMMC
4.04.090
Fowls, maximum number permitted
$100
SMMC
4.04.100
Permit required to keep hogs, bulls, or billy goats
$100
SMMC
4.04.110
Restrictions on keeping cow or goats
$100
SMMC
4.04.120
Staking certain unfenced animals prohibited
$100
SMMC
4.04.130
Keeping bees prohibited
$100
SMMC
4.04.140
Conditional permit requirements for certain animals
$100
SMMC
4.04.150
Animals at -large
$100
SMMC
4.04.160
Dogs prohibited on schools, beaches and parks
$100
SMMC
4.04.170
Licensing of dogs required
$100
SMMC
4.04.200
Dog kennels, business license required
$500
SMMC
4.04.210
Non- residents, dog license requirements
$100
SMMC
4.04.230
Found animals, duty to surrender
$100
SMMC
4.04.270
Sufficient sustenance and shelter required
$150
SMMC
4.04.290
quarantined animal, containment required
$1,000
SMMC
4.04.300
Dogs, rabies vaccine required
$250
SMMC
4.04.330
Veterinarians, duties of persons vaccinating dogs
$250
SMMC
4.04.340
Dogs, rabies tag required
$100
SMMC
4.04.350
Imported dogs, regulations
$100
SMMC
4.04.360
Impounded dogs, proof of rabies required
$100
SMMC
4.04.370
Dogs, public nuisance /fecal matter
$100
SMMC
4.04.385
Dogs in public, duty of person to possess clean -up materials
$100
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Fine;,;
SMMC
4.04.410
Vicious dogs, restrictions
$1,000
SMMC
4.08.270
Restrictions on leafblower operation
$250
SMMC
4.12.060
Exterior Noise Standards
$250
SMMC
4.12.070
Excessive Vibration
$250
SMMC
4.12.090
Noisy Animals
$250
SMMC
4.12.100
Public parks, beaches or recreational facilities restrictions
$250
SMMC
4.12.110
Demolition, excavation, grading, spray painting, construction,
maintenance or repair of building activity -hours & noise limits
$250
SMMC
4.12.120
Failure to Post Construction Hours Sign
$250
SMMC
4.12.150
Business Support Operations
$250
SMMC
4.12.160
Interference with Enforcement
$500
SMMC
4.12.180
Gardening /Landscaping Activities -Hours of Operation
$250
SMMC
4.44.010
Smoking in Elevator or Public Restroom
$500
SMMC
4.44.020
Smoking in public places, work places, and restaurants
$500
SMMC
4.44.030
Sale of tobacco by vending machine or out of package
$750
SMMC
4.68.040
Failure to Obtain Community Events Permit
$250
SMMC
5.04.240
Dogs, Cats or Animals in Eating Places
$100
SMMC
5.08.060
Unapproved Use of Privy (Port -a- potty)
$100
SMMC
5.08.070
Failure to Clean Adjacent Sidewalk
$250
SMMC
5.08.080
Failure to Maintain Clean Premises
$500
SMMC
5.08.090
Failure to Properly Store Fertilizer
$100
SMMC
5.08.100
Excessive manure /fertilizer as defined Near Residential
$250
SMMC
5.08.110
Offensive Substance on Public Property
$500
SMMC
5.08.140
Removal /Destruction of Building Officer's Posted Notice
$500
SMMC
5.08.170
Unauthorized Refuse Containers in the Public Way
$250
SMMC
5.08.330
Obstruction of Water Meter /Gate Valves
$250
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SMMC
5 08 340
Unauthorized Private Dumping Ground
$500
SMMC
5.08.370
Failure to Comply with County Health Department Standards
$500
SMMC
5.08.380
Refuse Collection During Prohibited Hours
$250
SMMC
5.20.040
Prohibited Discharge Standards
$1,000
SMMC
5.20.050
Specific Pollutant Limitations
$1,000
SMMC
5.20.070
Pretreatment Facilities
$1,000
SMMC
5.20.080
Additional Pretreatment Measures
$1,000
SMMC
5.20.090
Spill Prevention Plans
$1,000
SMMC
5.20.100
Good Housekeeping Provision
$1,000
SMMC
5.20.110
Requirements for Restaurants and other Commercial Cooking
$1,000
SMMC
5.20.310
Periodic Compliance Reports
$1,000
SMMC
5.20.320
Report of Changed Conditions
$1,000
SMMC
5.20.330
Reports of Potential Problems /Slug control Plans
$1,000
SMMC
5.20.370
Monitoring and Sampling Pre - notification
$1,000
SMMC
5.20.390
Sample Collection
$1,000
SMMC
5.20.400
Analytical Requirements
$1,000
SMMC
5.20.420
Falsifying Information
$1,000
SMMC
5.20.430
Inspection and Sampling
$1,000
SMMC
5.20.440
Monitoring Facilities
$1,000
SMMC
6.04.020
Operating Business without Proper City License
$500
SMMC
6.04.270
Failure to Post Business License
$250
SMMC
6.14.060
Service Business Activities Requiring Police Permits
$500
SMMC
6.28.030
News rack - Operating and Maintenance Requirements
$250
SMMC
6.28.030
News rack Without Permit
$500
SMMC
6.28.040
News rack - Maintenance and Installation Standards
$250
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SMMC
6.28.050
News rack- Standards for Materials Sold
$500
SMMC
6.32.070
Soliciting Trade on Sidewalk
$500
SMMC
6.46.020
Failure to Obtain Permit for Liquidation Sale
$500
SMMC
6.46.100
Liquidation Sale - Failure to Post Permit
$250
SMMC
6.48.030
Vehicle for Hire - Business license required
$500
SMMC
6.48.040
Vehicle for Hire — Compulsory Insurance Coverage
$1,000
SMMC
6.48.050
Vehicle for Hire — Driving of Vehicles
$250
SMMC
6.48.060
Vehicle for Hire - Direct Route
$500
SMMC
6.48.065
Vehicle for Hire - Compensation for Access to Passengers
$500
SMMC
6.49.020
Taxicabs -Rules and Regulations
$250
SMMC
6.49.040 (b)
Taxicabs - Franchise Required
$1,000
SMMC
6.49.040 (i)(1)
Taxicabs - Fees - Annual Franchise Fees
$1000
SMMC
6.49.040 (i)(2)
Taxicabs - fees - Annual Taxicab Vehicle Permit Fees
$500
SMMC
6.49.040(g)
Taxicab - Taxicab Vehicle Permit Required
$500
SMMC
6.49.040(h)
Taxicab - Taxicab Driver's Permit Required
$500
SMMC
6.49.050(c) _
Taxicab -Effect of Suspension or Revocation
$1000
SMMC
6.49.060
Taxicabs - Unauthorized Taxicab Services Prohibited
$1,000
SMMC
6.49.080
Taxicabs - Taxicabs Identification and Vehicle Operating
Requirements
$500
SMMC
6.49.090
Taxicabs - Parking of Vehicles; Stands
$250
SMMC
6.49.095
Vehicle for Hire — Access to Passengers on Business Premises
$500
SMMC
6.49.100
Taxicabs - Taxicab Signs
$500
SMMC
6.49.110
Taxicabs - Taximeters and Rates
$1,000
SMMC
6.49.120
Taxicabs-Full Use of Taxicab
$500
SMMC
6.49.130
Taxicabs - Taxicab Identification Decal Required
$500
SMMC
6.116.040
Unauthorized Display on Municipal Pier
$250
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Fine
SMMC
6.120.030
Valet Parking without Permit
$500
SMMC
6.120.060
Valet Parking- Operating Requirements
$250
SMMC
6.120.070
Valet Parking- Penalties
$250
SMMC
6.120.090
Valet Parking: Insurance Requirements
$250
SMMC
6.120.110
Valet Parking - Regulations
$250
SMMC
6.120.120
Authorized Valet Parking Zones
$250
SMMC
6.120.130
Valet Parking: Conformance with Applicable Laws
$250
SMMC
6.120.140
Valet Parking - Conditions Imposed on Permit
$250
SMMC
6.120.150
Valet Parking- Requirements for Downtown Valets
$250
SMMC
7.04.010
Excavation in The Public Way Without Permit
$500
SMMC
7.04.100
Location of Excavations
$500
SMMC
7.04.160
Excavation in Public Way - Vehicle /Pedestrian Access
$250
SMMC
7.04.210
Regulations for 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 Plat /Application
$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
Materials /Equipment in Public Way Without Permit
$500
SMMC
7.04.700
Revocation of Permits -Work to Cease
$1,000
SMMC
7.04.710
Failure to Remove Materials /Equipment in Public Way
$500
SMMC
7.04.720
Illumination of Building Materials Stored in Public Way
$250
SMMC
7.04.730
Regulations for Building Material Deposits and Cranes
$250
SMMC
7.04.740
Mixing /Storing Cementitious Materials On /Near Street
$250
SMMC
7.04.750
Failure to Post Street Use Permit
$250
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Fine
SMMC
7 04.760
Construction Debris in Public Way
$500
SMMC
7.10.040
Urban Runoff Pollution Control Practices -All Properties
$500
SMMC
7.10.050
Urban Runoff Reduction Requirements
$500
SMMC
7.10.060
Urban Runoff Requirements for Construction Sites
$500
SMMC
7.12.060
Temporary Water Service Without Permit.
$500
SMMC
7.12.090
Additional Best Management Practices
$500
SMMC
7.12.350
Unauthorized Use of City Water
$500
SMMC
7.16.020
Excessive Water Use _
$250
SMMC
7.18.090
Violation of Plumbing Code Standards
$500
SMMC
7.36.020
Moving Building /Structure on City Street Without Permit
$500
SMMC
7.40.110
Planting of Tree in Parkway Without Permit
$300
SMMC
7.40.110
Trim or Prune City Tree without Permit
$500
SMMC
7.40.110
Injure /Interfere With City Tree -No Replacement Required
$500
SMMC
7.40.110
Removal of City Tree without Permit
$1,000
SMMC
7.40.110
Injure /Interfere With City Tree - Replacement Required
$1,000
SMMC
7.40.130
Interference with City Tree Administration
$500
SMMC
7.40.140
Intentional Damage to City Tree
$1,000
SMMC
7.40.150
Unauthorized Attachment to City Tree
$100
SMMC
7.40.160
Protection of Trees During Construction /Demolition
$500
SMMC
7.44.020
Maintain Premises Free of Weeds
$250
SMMC
7.48.020
Litter in Public Places
$250
SMMC
7.48.040
Sweeping litter into gutters
$250
SMMC
7.48.050
Property Owner to Keep Adjacent Public Way Free of Litter
$250
SMMC
7.48.060
Litter on Private Property
$250
SMMC
7.48.070
Owner to Maintain Premises Free of Litter
$250
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Fine
SMMC
8 04.010
Failure to Maintain Technical Codes
$500
SMMC
8.08.030
Continuing Use after Order to Discontinue Use
$1,000
SMMC
8.08.050
Construction Work Without Permit
$500
SMMC
8.08.070
Construction Work with Expired Permit
$500
SMMC
8.08.100
Failure to Provide Special Inspection as Required
$1,000
SMMC
8.08.110
Installation of Work from Unapproved Fabricator
$500
SMMC
8.08.120
Failure to Provide Structural Observation as Required
$1,000
SMMC
8.08.130
Occupancy Prior to Issuance of Certificate of Occupancy/ Final
Inspection Approval
$500
SMMC
8.08.160
Connection to Utilities Without Approval
$500
SMMC
8.08.160
Reconnecting Utilities after Order to Disconnect
$1,000
SMMC
8.08.170
Sandblasting Regulations - General
..$500
SMMC
8.08.170
Sandblasting - Failure to Give Three (3) Day Notice
$750
SMMC
8.08.190
Violation of Temporary Trailer Regulations _
$500
SMMC
8.08.200
Failure to Brace Water Heater
$500
SMMC
8.52.020
Maintaining Pool /Spa /Fountain Water Clarity
$250
SMMC
8.84.020
Maintaining Drainage
$250
SMMC
8.96.030
Responsibility for Maintenance - Public Nuisances
$1,000
SMMC
8.96.220
Abandoned, Wrecked, Dismantled and Inoperative Vehicles
$500
SMMC
8.100.010
Violation of Means and Methods Plan
$500
SMMC
8.100.040
Failure to Provide Construction Notice to Residential Tenant
$500
SMMC
8.104.060
Underground Storage Tank (UST) Permit
$500
SMMC
8.104.060
Underground Storage Tank Documentation On -Site
$250
SMMC
8.104.140
Underground Storage Tank System Maintenance (Minor)
$100
SMMC
8.104.140
Underground Storage Tank System Maintenance- (Intermed.)
$250
SMMC
8.104.140
Underground Storage Tank System Maintenance (Major)
$500
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Fines
SMMC
8.104.180
Underground Storage Tank System Monitoring (Mayor)
$500
SMMC
8.108.100
Landscape and Irrigation Requirements
$250
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
Excessive 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
Excessive Yard Sales in the OP- Duplex District
$100
SMMC
9.04.08.50.020
Excessive 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
Excessive Yard Sales in the OP -4 District
$100
SMMC
9.04.08.62.020
Excessive Yard Sales in the R213 District
$100
SMMC
9.04.08.64.020
Excessive Yard Sales in the R3R District -
$100
SMMC
9.04.08.12.030
Unapproved sidewalk cafe in RVC district
$500
SMMC
9.04.08.14.030
Unapproved sidewalk 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
Unapproved sidewalk cafe in C2 district
$500
SMMC
9.04.08.18.030
Unapproved sidewalk cafe in C3 district
$500
SMMC
9.04.08.20.030
Unapproved sidewalk cafe in OC district
$500
SMMC
9.04.08.22.030
Unapproved sidewalk cafe in C4 district
$500
SMMC
9.04.08.26.030
Unapproved sidewalk cafe in C6 district -
$500
SMMC
9.04.08.28.030
Unapproved sidewalk cafe in CM district
$500
SMMC
9.04.08.30.030
Unapproved sidewalk cafe in CP district
$500
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Vlolat�an Desctapion(s)
Fine
SMMC
9.04.10.02.080 9.04.10.02.080
Over Height Hedge wall or fence, Encroaching hedges
$250
SMMC
9.04.10.02.090
Hazardous Visual Obstructions
$500
SMMC
9.04.10.02.150
Refuse and Recycling Storage Areas
$250
SMMC
9.04.10.02.270
Outdoor Commercial Lighting Standards
$250
SMMC
9.04.10.02.280
Glare Beyond Property
$250
SMMC
9.04.10.02.300
Humidity, Heat, and Cold Beyond Property
$250
SMMC
9.04.10.02.310
Excessive Noise - Loudspeaker. Buzzer, Etc.
$250
SMMC
9.04.10.02.320
Storage in Required Front /Side Yard or Vacant Lot
$500
SMMC
9.04.10.02.330
Commercial /Industrial 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
Number of Bicycle, Vanpool, Carpool Spaces Required
$250
SMMC
9.04.10.08.060
Storage in Parking Space
$250
SMMC
9.04.10.08.120
Marking of Parking Spaces
$250
SMMC
9.04.10.08.130
Wheel Stops
$250
SMMC
9.04.10.08.220
Maintain Use of Required Off - street Parking Space
$250
SMMC
9.04.10.10.030
Maintain Existing Loading Space
$250
SMMC
9.04.12.040
Auto Dealership- Parking and Vehicle Storage
$250
SMMC
9.04.12.040
Auto Dealership - Failure to Control Noise
$250
SMMC
9.04.12.040
Auto Dealership - Vehicles Awaiting Repair in Street /Alley
$500
SMMC
9.04.12.040
Auto Dealership -Test Driving on Unapproved Streets
$500
SMMC
9.04.12.040
Auto Dealership- Loading And Unloading of Vehicles
$1,000
SMMC
9.04.12.040
Auto Dealership -Hours of Operation Near Residential District
$1,000
SMMC
9.04.12.050
Auto Rental- Parking and Vehicle Storage
$250
SMMC
9.04.12.050
Auto Rental - Failure to Control Noise
$250
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SMMC
9.04.12.050
Auto Rental- Loading and Unloading Vehicles
$1,000
SMMC
9.04.12.060
Private Tennis Courts - Lighting
$250
SMMC
9.04.12.070
Senior Group Housing- Lighting
$250
SMMC
9.04.12.090
Game Arcades Bicycle Racks
$250
SMMC
9.04.12.150
Outdoor Antique Markets
$250
SMMC
9.04.13.030
Outdoor Newsstands - Zoning Regulations
$250
SMMC
9.04.14.040
Service Station - Vehicle for Repair in Street /Alley
$500
SMMC
9.04.14.050
Auto Repair -Open Door for Noise /Body& Fender
$500
SMMC
9.04.14.050
Auto Repair- Outdoor Repair Work
$1,000
SMMC
9.04.14.050
Auto Repair- Operating Hours
$1,000
SMMC
9.04.14.050
AutoRepair- Litter
$500
SMMC
9.04.14.050
Auto Repair -Sound
$250
SMMC
9.04.14.050
Auto Repair - Onsite Storage of Vehicles Awaiting Repair
$500
SMMC
9.04.14.050
Auto Repair -Test Driving on Unapproved Streets
$500
SMMC
9.04.14.050
Auto Repair - Vehicles Awaiting Repair
$500
SMMC
9.04.14.060
Auto Dealership - Failure to Control Noise -
$250
SMMC
9.04.14.060
Auto Dealership - Vehicles Awaiting Repair
$500
SMMC
9.04.14.060
Auto Dealership -Test Driving on Unapproved Streets
$500
SMMC
9.04.14.060
Auto Dealership- Loading And Unloading of Vehicles
$1,000
SMMC
9.04.14.070
Automobile Rental- Failure to Control Noise
$250
SMMC
9.04.14.070
Automobile Rental- Loading and Unloading Vehicles
$1,000
SMMC
9.04.14.080
Neighborhood Grocery Store - Delivery Hours
$1,000
SMMC
9.04.14.090
Restaurant- Drive -up or Drive - through Speaker System
$250
SMMC
9.04.14.090
Restaurant -Hours of Operation Near Residential
$1,000
SMMC
9.04.14.130
Auto Wash - Vehicles in Public Way
$500
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SMMC
9.04.14.130
Auto Wash -Hours of Operation Near Residential
$1,000
SMMC
9.04.18.070
Illegal Nonconforming Occupancy /Use
$1,000
SMMC
9.04.20.30.030
Conditions of Approval for Permits /Approvals for Land Use
$500
SMMC
9.08.050
Residential Building Record - Failure to Deliver to Buyer
$500
SMMC
9.16.080.
Requirements for Employers of Ten to Forty -Nine Employees
$250
SMMC
9.16.090
Submission of Emission Reduction and Worksite Plans
$250
SMMC
9.16.130
Enforcement of Employers with 10 or more Employees
$250
SMMC
9.52.200
Sign On Street, Alley or Public Place
$250
SMMC
9.52.210
Failure to Remove Prohibited Nonconforming Sign
$1,000
The following code sections are from the California Fire Code (CFC), Title 19 of the California Code of
Regulation (T19) and the California Building Code Standards (CBC) adopted pursuant to Santa Monica
municipal code sections 8.40.010 and 8.12.010 and state law.
T19
563.8
Post. Signs Indicating Location of Fire Extinguisher
$125
T19
567
Mount Fire Extinguisher within 75 Feet Travel Distance
$125
T19
575.1
Failure to Service Fire Extinguisher
$250
T19
904
Service Fire Sprinkler / Standpipe System
$500
T19
904
Service Exhaust Hood and Duct Extinguishing System
$500
SMMC
5.24.040
Business is required to submit Hazardous Material Release
Response Plan (Business Plan)
$1000
SMMC
5.24.050
Elements of Business Plan not met
$250
SMMC
5.24.060
Copy of Business Plan not maintained . at business location
$250
SMMC
5.24.080
Failure to report hazardous material release and /or implement
Business Plan
$1000
SMMC
5.24.110
Failure to provide amendments to Business Plan as designated
$250
SMMC
5.24.120
Business fails to establish Risk Manage. /Prevention Program
$1000
SMMC
8.104.060(a)(3)(A)
Owner /Operator Agreement
$500
SMMC
8.104.060(a)(3)(C)
Change of Operator Notification
$250
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SMMC
8.104.060(c)
Assumption of new ownership
$250
SMMC
8.104.170
Maintenance of Financial Responsibility
$250
SMMC
8.104.240(a)(1)
Tank operation without permit
$1000
SMMC
8.104.240(a)(2)
Failure to abide by requirements of permit
$1000
SMMC
8.104.240(a)(3)
Failure to permit inspection, perform monitoring, testing, rpting
$500
SMMC
8.104.240(a)(6)
Failure to properly close tank
$500
CFC
105.6.34
Permit Required to Operate a Place of Public Assembly
$500
CFC
107.1
Maintenance of safeguards
$125
CFC
107.2
Testing and operation of equipment
$250
CFC
107.2.1
Availability of test and inspection records to Fire Dept.
$125
CFC
107.6
Overcrowding- Exceed Maximum Occupant Load
$1,000
CFC
109.1
Unlawful Acts
$500
CFC
109.2.4
Removal /Destruction of Sign /Tag
$250
CFC
110.1.1
Eliminate Unsafe Condition
$500
CFC
110.2
Stopping Use, Evacuation
$500
CFC
110.1.1.
Unsafe Building
$1000
CFC
111.1
Stop Order
$250
CFC
111.4
Fail to Comply with Order / Notice
$500
CFC
301.1
Clothes Dryer Free of Lint
$250
CFC
303.5
Fire Protection for Asphalt Kettles
$250
CFC
304.1
Removal of Rubbish in Building
$250
CFC
304.1.2
Combustible Vegetation
$250
CFC
304.3.3
Location of Rubbish Dumpsters
$250
CFC
305.1
Clearance from Ignition Sources
$250
CFC
308.1
Open /Illegal Burning
$500
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CFC
308.3
Candles /Open flame Prohibited -
$250
CFC
308.3.2
Improper Use of Candle /Open Flame
$250
CFC
308.6
Improper Use of Flaming Food /Beverage
$250
CFC
310.3
No Smoking Signs Posted and Enforced
$250
CFC
311.1
Maintain Vacant Building /Property
$1000
CFC
311.3
Combustible /Hazardous Material in Vacant Building
$1000
CFC
315.2
Store Combustible Storage in Orderly Manner
$250
CFC
315.2
Provide Clearance Of Heat Producing Appliances and
Combustible Materials (keep area lint free)
$250
CFC
315.2.1
Required Ceiling Clearance
$250
CFC
315.2.2 -
Combustibles Stored in Exit
$500
CFC
315.2.3
Combustible Material in Elec /Meth /Boiler Room
$500
CFC
315.2.4
Storage Combustible Materials in Attic or Under floor
$500
CFC
315.2.4
Storage Combustible Materials under Building
$500
CFC
315.3
Outside Storage Locations
$250
CFC
401.3
Failure to Report Emergency
$500
CFC
401.3.1
Report False Alarm
$500
CFC
404.2
Egress Plan Posted
$500
CFC
405.1
Emergency Plans /Fire Drills
$500
CFC
408.3
Fire Drills Required (Educational Occupancy)
$250
CFC
503.4
Obstruct Fire Access Road /Lane
$250
CFC
504.1
Maintain Required Access to Building
$250
CFC
504.2
Maintain Exterior Doors /Openings -
$500
CFC
505.1
Premises Identification Required
$250
CFC
506
Provide Knox Box
$250
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Knox Key box /Switch Required
Fine
$250
CFC
506.1
CFC
506.2
Key Box Maintenance / Key Inventory
$250
CFC
508.5.5
Obstruction of Hydrant /Fire Protection Equipment
$250
CFC
510.1
Provide Identification Sign On Room /Door
$250
CFC
603.5.2
Maintain Heating Equipment /Appliance
$250
CFC
603.6
Spark Arrestor Required
$250
CFC
603.9
Protect Gas Meters /Piping
$250
CFC
604.2.3
Failure to Provide Exit Signs with Emergency Power
$500
CFC
604.2.4
Failure to Maintain Exit Illumination
$500
CFC
604.3
Maintain Emergency Power Equipment
$500
CFC
605.1
Abate Electrical Hazard
$250
CFC
605.3
Obstruct Electrical Switchboard /Panel
$250
CFC
605.3 -
Access to Electrical Switchboard /Panel
$250
CFC
605.3.1
Label Electrical Room /Switchboard /Panel
$250
CFC
605.4
Provide Listed Power Tap With Over - current Protection
$250
CFC
605.4.1
Improper Use /Power Taps
$250
CFC
605.5
Extension Cords Prohibited
$250
CFC
605.5
Improper Use of Extension Cords
$250
CFC
703.1
Maintain Fire Resistive Construction -
$500
CFC
703.1
Maintain Fire Assemblies /Doors
$500
CFC
703.2.1
Obstruction of Fire Assembly /Door
$500
CFC
703.4
Test Fire Doors
$250
CFC
704.2
Protection of Floor Openings
$500
CFC
807.1
Maintain Flame Resistant Treatment
$500
CFC
901.6
Maintain Fire Protection System /Appliance
$1000
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CFC
901.8
Tamper with Fire Department Equipment
$1000
CFC
901.8
Tamper with Fire Hydrant /Appliance
$1000
CFC
901.8.1
Tamper with Barriers /Locks /Signs /Seals
$1000
CFC
901.10 901.11
Fire Watch Required - Problematic Systems
$750
CFC
903.4
Identify sprinkler control valves and secure or lock in the open
position
$250
CFC
904.11
Hood Fire Extinguishing System Required to Protect all Areas
$1000
CFC
904.11.5.2
Provide a Type K Fire Extinguisher
$250
CFC
904.11.6
Clean Grease in Hood, Filter or Ducts
$500
CFC
906.1
Provide Fire Extinguisher
$250
CFC
906.3
Provide Fire Extinguisher (2A -10:BC or Greater)
$250
CFC
907.1
907.2
-
Fire Alarm System Required to be Installed and Maintained
$1000
CFC
907.20
907.20.1
Install and Maintain Smoke Detectors (Existing R -1)
$500
CFC
912.3
Maintain Access To and Operation of Standpipes, FDC and
Sprinkler control valves
$500
CFC
1004.3
Post Occupant Load
$500
CFC
1008.1.8.3(2.2)
Signage -Doors Unlocked During Business Hours
$250
CFC
1008.1.8.4
Exit Door Locked /Secured with Non - approved Lock
$1,000
CFC
1008.1.9
Panic Hardware Required
$500
CFC
1008.2
Locks on Exit Gates
$1,000
CFC
CFC
1009
1009.10
Maintain Stairways and Handrails
Maintain Stairways and Handrails
$500
$500
CFC
1009.5.3
Storage Under Stairways
$500
CFC
1014.4
Aisles Required
$500
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CFC
1014.4
Obstruct Aisle or Exitway
$500
CFC
1017.1
Maintain Corridor
$500
CFC
1025.12 ex. 3
Bonding of Chairs Required
$500
CFC
1026.4
Equip Bars /Grates On Sleeping Room With Approved Interior
Release Devices
$1000
CFC
1027.16.7
Obstruct /Maintain Fire Escape
$1000
CFC
1028.1
Failure to Maintain Exit Doors
$1000
CFC
1028.3
Exit Obstructions
$500
CFC
1028.4
Exit Sign illumination Required
$500
CFC
1028.6
Obstruct /Maintain Emergency Escapes
$1000
CFC
1413.1
Standpipe System Required During Construction -
$1000
CFC
1504.2
Spray- Finish Operations Prohibited
$1000
CFC
1504.4
Fire Protection System Required
$1000
CFC
2604.1.1
Hot Work - Clearance to Combustibles
$250
CFC
2604.1.7
Hot Work -Non Approved Location
$250
CFC
2604.2.6
Fire Protection Equipment for Hot Work
$250
.CFC
2605.2
Storage of Welding Equipment
$250
CFC
2701.3.3
Performance requirements of equipment /documentation
$250
CFC
2701.5.1
Hazardous Material Management Plan
$1000
CFC
2701.5.2
Hazardous Materials Inventory Statement
$1000
CFC
2701.6.1
Permit /Monitoring requirements for out -of- service facilities
$250
CFC
2703.1
General /Hazardous Materials
$500
CFC
2703.2
Design /maintenance of equipment for hazardous materials
$250
CFC
2703.2.2.1(4)
Provide Emergency Shut -off Valves and Signs
$250
CFC
2703.3
Release of Hazardous Materials. .
$1000
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CFC
2703.3.1.2
Provide Approved Method to Control Unauthorized Spills
$250
CFC
2703.4
MSDS Forms Required
$250
CFC
2703.5
Provide Hazardous Identification Signs
$250
CFC
2703.5.1
Provide Markings or Labels on Containers or Packages
$250
CFC
2703.9
Testing frequency
$125
CFC
2703.9.3
Provide Guard Posts to Protect Storage Area or Tanks
$250
CFC
2703.9.5
Provide Approved Means to Prevent Static Electricity Charge
$250
CFC
2703.9.8
Separate Containers of Incompatible Materials
$500
CFC
2703.9.9
Provide Shelves with Lip or Guard
$250
CFC
2704.1
General Storage of Hazardous Materials
$500
CFC
2704.2.2
Provide Secondary Containment for Hazardous Materials
$500
CFC
2704.2.2.5
Approved monitoring method
$250
CFC
2704.11
Keep Storage Area or Tanks Clear of Combustible Material
$250
CFC
2705.2.1.4
Secondary Containment for Liquid Used in Open Systems Inside a
Building
$500
CFC
2705.3.5
Secondary Containment for Liquid Used in Open Systems
Outside a Building
$500
CFC
2903.5 &
3606.5.3
Dust Collection Required
$500
CFC
3003.4.3
Provide Labels on Gas Piping
$250
CFC
3003.5.3
Secure Compressed Gas Cylinders
$250
CFC
3309
Fireworks Prohibited
$1000
CFC
3403.3
Site Assessment
$500
CBC
3404
Provide Fire Escape Certification
$500
CFC
3404.2.7,10
Leak Reporting
$1000
CFC
3404.2.11.1
Compatibility
$500
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CFC
3404.2.11.4
Overfill prevention system -
$125
CFC
3404.2.11.5.2
Approved method of leak detection
$500
CFC
3404.2.13.1.2
Conditions for tanks out of service for 90 days
$500
CFC
3404.2.13.1.3
Conditions for tanks out of service for 1 year
$1000
CFC
3404.3.1.1
Store Flammable /Combustible Liquids in Approved Container
$250
CFC
3404.3.2
Store Flammable /Combustible Liquid in Approved Cabinet(s)
$500
CFC
3404.3.3.3
Remove Flammable Liquids Near Exits
$1000
CFC
3405.2.4(4)
Discontinue Gravity Dispensing
$250
CFC
3405.3.6
Discontinue Cleaning Inside Building with Flammable Liquids
$1000
CFC
3405.3.7.5.3
Provide Secondary Containment — Flammable and Combustible
Liquids
$500
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Attachment 2 — Administrative Citation Schedule of Fines for Violations of Taxicab Rules and Regulations
SCHEDULEI
SCHEDULE OF FINES FOR VIOLATION OF TAXICAB RULES AND REGULATIONS
Every franchisee, vehicle permittee and driver who does not comply fully with any one or more of the Department's
rules and regulations, with the terms and conditions of a taxicab franchise or the Santa Monica Municipal Code shall
be guilty of a violation and subject to the penalty schedule as shown in the brackets at the end of each rule. Each
day that a violation continues shall constitute a separate and distinct violation. If a penalty due date falls on a
weekend or holiday, penalties are due the next City business day.
Any suspension of a permit shall be recorded on the driver's Permit Suspension Record and will be considered when
applying Taxicab Rule 306f. A permittee must serve a suspension during a period of time in which the Taxicab
Driver's Permit has been physically turned in to the City.
Monetary Penaltv Increments
Penalties shall accumulate without limit.
Suspension of Franchisee's Franchise
Whenever the cumulative amount of the monetary penalty assessed against any franchisee for any calendar quarter
period exceeds $10,000, the franchisee's franchise is subject to immediate suspension.
LEGEND:
S = Suspension
R = Revocation
IOS = Immediate Out of Service (Driver and /or Vehicle) at the Full Discretion of the Police
Penalty Schedules
The following progressive penalties shall be applied when the same driver, vehicle permittee, or franchisee is guilty
of a second or subsequent violation of the same rule or any combination of the rules listed for the same Progressive
Penalty Schedule within any 24 -month period. When IOS appears in a penalty, a driver or vehicle may be placed in
an Immediate Out of Service status at the absolute discretion of the Police Officer.
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ASSIGNED PENALTY SCHEDULE
Taxicab Rule
l Penalty Schedule
201a.
Schedule D
201b.
Schedule C
202.
Schedule D
203.
Schedule D
204.
Schedule D- Conduct
205.
Schedule B- Conduct
206.
Schedule B- Conduct
207.
Schedule D- conduct
208.
Schedule B- Conduct
209.
Schedule A- Conduct or B- Conduct
210.
Schedule A- Conduct or Schedule B- Conduct
211.
Schedule B
212.
Schedule B
213.
Schedule B- Public Safety
214.
Schedule A- Conduct or B- Conduct
215.
Schedule B- Public Safety
216.
Schedule D
217.
Schedule D
218.
Schedule B
219.
Schedule B
220.
Schedule B
221.
Schedule B
222.
Schedule B
223.
Schedule B
224.
Schedule D
225.
Schedule B- Public Safety
226.
Schedule B
227.
Schedule B
228.
Schedule B
229.
Schedule B
230.
Schedule A or Schedule B
231.
Schedule B
232.
Schedule B- Public Safety
233.
Schedule B
234.
Schedule B- Public Safety
235.
Schedule B
236.
Schedule B
237.
Schedule B- Conduct
238.
Schedule B- Conduct
239.
Schedule B- Conduct
240.
Schedule A- Conduct
241.
Schedule B
242.
Schedule B
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Taxicab Rule
Penalty Schedule
243.
Schedule B
244.
Schedule C- Conduct or Schedule D- Conduct
301.
none
302.
none
303.
none
304.
none
305.
none
306.
none
307.
none
401.
Schedule A- Conduct
402.
Schedule C- Public Safety
403a.
Schedule C- Public Safety
403b.
Schedule C- Public Safety
404.
Schedule C- Public Safety
405.
Schedule A- Public Safety
406.
Schedule A- Conduct
407.
Schedule C- Public Safety
408.
Schedule C- Public Safety
409.
Schedule C- Conduct
410.
Schedule A
411.
Schedule A- Conduct for 1st Violation, Schedule C- Conduct for 2nd Violation
412.
Schedule C- Conduct
413.
Schedule C- Conduct
414.
Schedule A- Conduct for 1st Violation, Schedule C- Conduct for 2nd Violation
415.
Schedule A- Conduct
416.
Schedule C
417.
Schedule C
418.
Schedule C
419a
Schedule A- Public Safety
419b
Schedule A
419c
Schedule A- Conduct
419d
Schedule C- Conduct
419e
Schedule A
420a.
Schedule C- Public Safety
420b.
Schedule C
420c.
Schedule A
421.
Schedule A- Public Safety
422a.
Schedule A
422b.
Schedule C
422c.
Schedule C
422d.
Schedule A- Public Safety
423a.
Schedule A- Public Safety
423b.
Schedule A- Public Safety
423c.
Schedule A- Public Safety
424.
Schedule C
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Taxicab Rule
Penalty Schedule . -_
425.
Schedule A- Public Safety
426.
Schedule A- Public Safety
427.
Schedule A
428.
Schedule A- Conduct
429.
Schedule A
430a.
Schedule A
430b.
Schedule A
430c.
Schedule A
430d.
Schedule A
430e.
Schedule A
430f.
Schedule A- Conduct
430g.
Schedule A- Conduct
430h.
Schedule A
430i.
Schedule A- Conduct
430j.
Schedule A- Conduct
430k.
Schedule A- Conduct
4301.
Schedule A- Conduct
430m.
Schedule A- Conduct
430n.
Schedule A
430o.
Schedule A
431.
Schedule A
432.
Schedule A- Conduct or Schedule C- Conduct at the Discretion of the City
433.
Schedule A
434a.
Schedule A- Conduct
434b.
Schedule A
435.
Schedule C
436.
Schedule A
437.
Schedule A
438.
Schedule A
439a.
Schedule C
439b.
Schedule C- Conduct
439c.
Schedule C
440.
Schedule A- Conduct
441.
Schedule C- Conduct
442.
Schedule A
443.
Schedule A
444.
Schedule A
445.
Schedule A
446.
Schedule A
447.
Schedule A- Public Safety
448.
Schedule A
449.
Schedule A
450.
Schedule A
451.
Schedule A
452.
Schedule A
27
Taxicab Rule
- Penalty Schedule
453.
Schedule A
454.
Schedule A
455.
Schedule A
456a.
Schedule A
456b,
Schedule A
456c.
Schedule A
456d.
Schedule C
457.
Schedule A
458.
Schedule A
501.
Schedule D
502.
Schedule B
503.
Schedule A- Conduct or Schedule B- Conduct
504.
Schedule B- Conduct
505.
Schedule B- Conduct
506.
Schedule B
507.
Schedule B
508.
Schedule B- Conduct
509.
none
510.
none
511.
none
512.
none
513.
none
514.
none
601.
Schedule A or Schedule B
602.
Schedule B- Public Safety
603.
Schedule A- Public Safety or B- Public Safety
604.
Schedule A or Schedule B
605.
Schedule A- Conduct or Schedule B- Conduct
606.
Schedule A- Public Safety or Schedule B- Public Safety
607a.
Schedule A or Schedule B
607b.
Schedule A or Schedule B
607c.
Schedule A or Schedule B
607d.
Schedule A- Conduct or Schedule B- Conduct
607e.
Schedule A- Conduct or Schedule B- Conduct
607f.
Schedule A- Conduct or Schedule B- Conduct
607g.
Schedule A or Schedule B
608.
Schedule A- Public Safety or Schedule B - Public Safety
609.
Schedule A- Public Safety or Schedule B- Public Safety
610.
Schedule A or Schedule B
611.
Schedule A or Schedule B
612.
Schedule A- Public Safety or Schedule B- Public Safety
613.
Schedule A- Conduct
614.
Schedule A or Schedule B
615.
Schedule B
616.
Schedule B
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Taxicab Rule
Penalty Schedule
617.
Schedule B
618.
Schedule B
619.
Schedule B
620.
Schedule B
621.
Schedule B
622.
Schedule B
623.
Schedule A or Schedule B
624.
Schedule A— Conduct or Schedule B- Conduct
625.
Schedule A— Conduct or Schedule B- Conduct
626.
Schedule B
627.
Schedule B
628.
Schedule B
629.
Schedule A- Public Safety or Schedule B— Public Safety
630.
Schedule C or Schedule D
631.
Schedule A— Public Safety or Schedule B- Public Safety
632.
Schedule B — Public Safety
701.
none
702.
none
703.
none
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Adopted and approved this 10th day of July, 2012.
s /Richard Bloom, Mayor
I, Maria M. Stewart, City Clerk of the City of Santa Monica, do hereby certify that
the foregoing Resolution No. 10729 (CCS) was duly adopted at a meeting of the Santa
Monica City Council held on the 10th day of July, 2012, by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers: Councilmembers Holbrook, O'Day, McKeown,
Mayor Bloom
NOES: Councilmembers: None
ABSENT: Councilmembers: Councilmembers Shriver, O'Connor,
Mayor Pro Tern Davis
ATTEST:
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Ma .ia M. Stewart, City Clerk