Fillmore Municipal Code Ch. 1.08 Penalty Provisions

All persons concerned in the commission of a violation of a city ordinance, whether they directly commit the act constituting the offense, or aid and abet its commission, or not being present, have advised and encouraged its commission, or who compel another to commit any violation of a city ordinance, are principals in the commission of any violation so committed.

(Ord. 686 § 1 (part), 1993)

It is unlawful for any person to violate any provision of this code. Unless otherwise provided herein, any violation of any provision of this code shall be an infraction. Any such violation may be prosecuted by city authorities in the name of the people of the state of California or redressed by civil action. A violation shall be a separate offense for each day upon which the violation occurs or continues to exist.

(Ord. 686 § 1 (part), 1993)

Any violation of any provision of this code which is of an aggravated nature shall be a misdemeanor. Violations of an aggravated nature include those which are intentional and deliberate, those which occur repeatedly, that is, at least three times, although not intentional or deliberate, and those which are expressly declared to be misdemeanors by the provisions of this code or by applicable law.

(Ord. 686 § 1 (part), 1993)

Imprisonment for violation of a city ordinance shall be in the Ventura County jail.

(Ord. 686 § 1 (part), 1993)

City authorities shall determine whether a person violating this code shall be prosecuted for an infraction or a misdemeanor. Every violation determined to be an infraction shall be punishable by (1) a fine not exceeding fifty dollars for a first violation; (2) a fine not exceeding one hundred dollars for a second violation of the same law within one year; and (3) a fine not exceeding two hundred fifty dollars for each additional violation of the same law within one year. Every violation determined to be a misdemeanor shall be punishable by (1) a fine of not more than one thousand dollars; or (2) imprisonment in the county jail for a period up to six months; or (3) both a fine and imprisonment. The court having jurisdiction to impose sentence shall determine the punishment within the limits prescribed herein for the violation.

(Ord. 686 § 1 (part), 1993)

Where any nuisance defined in Section 1.08.035 is a clear, immediate and pressing danger to the health or safety of persons in the city, the council may by resolution, without notice, direct any agent of the city to abate it summarily.

(Ord. 686 § 1 (part), 1993)

Any thing or condition caused or permitted to exist in violation of any provision of this code shall be deemed a public nuisance which may be abated by city authorities in addition to any prosecution undertaken by such authorities.

(Ord. 686 § 1 (part), 1993)

(1) 6.04.1610, Medical marijuana dispensaries prohibited.

(2) 6.04.1625, Public nuisance.

(3) 7.40.050, Public nuisance declared.

(4) 9.10.010, Rabies vaccination and reporting required.

(5) 15.04.100, Unlawful acts.

(6) 15.16.010, Discharging unlawful unless in self-defense.

(7) 15.40.010, Inhalation—Drinking certain substances.

(8) 6.04.4215, General requirements for affordable units.

(9) 6.04.4230, Affordable housing requirements—Residential ownership projects.

(10) 6.04.4235, Affordable housing requirements—Residential rental projects.

(11) 15.40.020, Furnishing certain substances for inhalation or drinking.

(12) 15.42.040, Distribution of drug paraphernalia.

(13) 15.50.010, Public drinking prohibited.

(14) 15.55.040(12), Use of alcohol.

(15) 6.04.4110, Hemp cultivation prohibited.

(16) 6.04.4115, Registration of hemp storage, manufacturing, and testing uses and permit required.

(17) 6.04.4120, Terms and conditions of hemp use permits.

(18) 6.04.4125, Hemp uses general operating standards and restrictions.

(19) 6.04.4150, Manufacturing and testing of hemp regulations.

(20) 7.50.030, Required CAMTC certificate and business license.

(21) 7.50.040, Massage establishment permit (MEP) required.

(22) 7.50.070, Massage facilities and organizational regulations.

(23) 7.50.110, Surrender of MEP.

(24) 7.50.130, Property owner responsibility.

(Ord. 686 § 1(part), 1993; Ord. No. 16-856, § 7, 1-12-2016; Ord. No. 16-857, § 8, 2-23-2016; Ord. No. 16-870, § 22, 1-10-2017; Ord. No. 17-873, § 6, 2-14-2017; Ord. No. 17-883, § 13, 12-12-2017; Ord. No. 17-876, § 1, 3-28-2017; Ord. No. 19-921, § 4, 1-14-2020; Ord. No. 20-928, § 4, 7-14-2020; Ord. No. 20-931, § 4, 7-14-2020; Ord. No. 24-964, § 2, 2-27-2024)