Chapter 10.60 — Penalties

Sections:

• 10.60.010 Purpose

• 10.60.020 Violations – Infractions and Misdemeanors

The purpose of this Chapter is to provide penalties for infractions and misdemeanors related to violations of this Zoning Code.

A. Infractions [new]

B. Misdemeanors

1. Guilty of an infraction. Any corporation, firm, or person, whether as principal agent, employee or otherwise, violating or causing the violation of any of the provisions of this Zoning Code shall be guilty of an infraction, unless otherwise specifically stated.

2. Penalties for infractions. Penalties for infractions shall be as specified in Government Code Section 36900 and Municipal Code Chapter 1.16 (General Penalty).

3. Any person, firm, corporation, owner of the land, or possessor who violates or who causes, permits, or allows a violation of any provision of this Zoning Code is guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction, shall be punished by the following: a) A fine of not more than $1,000.00;

• b) By imprisonment in the county jail for not exceeding six months; or

• c) By both the fine per Section a and imprisonment.

2. Each day the violation of this Zoning Code continues shall be considered a separate offense. [18.114.060]

Tehachapi Zoning Code | October 2014 Adopted |

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