Duluth UDC § 1307.05

1. Civil penalties. In the event the owner, occupant or other responsible person fails to take the remedial measures set forth in the notice of violation or otherwise fails to cure the violations described therein within 10 working days, or such greater period as the Planning and Development Director shall deem appropriate (except, that in the event the violation constitutes an immediate danger to public health or public safety, 24 hours’ notice shall be sufficient) after the Director has taken one or more of the actions described above, the Director may impose a penalty not to exceed $1,000.00 (depending on the severity of the violation) for each day the violation remains unremedied after receipt of the notice of violation. 379 | P a g e Article Thirteen. Administration and Enforcement 2. Criminal penalties. a. For intentional and flagrant violations of this Development Code, or intransigence on the part of the owner, occupant or other responsible person, the Planning and Development Director may issue a citation to the owner, occupant or other responsible person, requiring such person to appear in municipal court to answer charges for such violation. Upon conviction, such person shall be punished by a fine not to exceed $1,000.00 or imprisonment for not more than 60 days or both. Each act of violation and each day upon which any violation shall occur shall constitute a separate offense. b. In addition to any criminal penalty imposed by the court, the City may recover all attorneys’ fees, court costs, and other expenses associated with enforcement of this Development Code from the convicted party or parties responsible for the violation.