Corona Municipal Code Ch. 1.14 Reinspection Fees

The provisions of this chapter shall apply to all codes, ordinances, mandates, regulations, resolutions, rules or other laws adopted by the city for which inspections by a City Enforcement Officer is required or necessary, including, but not limited to, Titles 8, 15 and 17 of this code.

(`78 Code, § 1.14.010.) (Ord. 2367, § 1 (part), 1998.)

As used in this chapter:

(A) The term "Enforcement Officer" shall mean any individual employed or otherwise charged by the city to inspect or enforce codes, ordinances, mandates, regulations, resolutions, rules or other laws adopted by the City Council or other regulatory bodies.

(B) The term "initial inspection" shall mean the first inspection undertaken by a City Enforcement Officer that prompts the issuance of a notice of violation to a property owner or other responsible party.

(C) The term "reinspection" shall mean any inspection following an initial inspection.

(`78 Code, § 1.14.020.) (Ord. 2367, § 1 (part), 1999.)

A reinspection fee may be assessed for the second and any subsequent reinspections when any of the following conditions exist:

(A) The item required to be inspected was not completed or required corrective measures;

(B) Any applicable plans were not readily available to the city’s Enforcement Officer at the time of the inspection; or

(C) The city’s Enforcement Officer was not provided with adequate access at the time of the inspection.

(`78 Code, § 1.14.030.) (Ord. 2367, § 1 (part), 1999.)

The amount of the fee shall be as set forth in the fee schedule adopted by the City Council.

(`78 Code, § 1.14.040.) (Ord. 2367, § 1 (part), 1999.)

The reinspection fee shall be due and payable upon reinspection. The city's Enforcement Officer may refuse to provide further requested inspections unless and until the fee is paid. The fee may be collected pursuant to any means authorized by law.

(`78 Code, § 1.14.050.) (Ord. 2367, § 1 (part), 1999.)