§ 17-1001. Violation of Atlanta Zoning Ordinance.

In accordance with section 16-30.002 and section 1-8 of the City Code, failure to comply with any provision of part 16 of the Land Development Code entitled "Atlanta Zoning Ordinance" shall constitute an offense and shall be punishable as follows:

(1)

A first conviction for violation of the Atlanta Zoning Ordinance shall be punishable by a fine of not less than two hundred dollars ($200.00) nor more than one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) or imprisonment for not more than sixty (60) days or both if the violation has been brought into compliance at the time of sentencing. A first conviction for violation of the Atlanta Zoning Ordinance shall be punishable by a fine not less than three hundred dollars ($300.00) nor more than one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) or imprisonment for not more than sixty (60) days or both if the violation has not been brought into compliance at the time of sentencing.

(2)

A second conviction for violation of the Atlanta Zoning Ordinance shall be punishable by a fine of not less than four hundred dollars ($400.00) nor more than one thousand dollars ($1000.00) or imprisonment for not more than sixty (60) days or both if the violation has been brought into compliance at the time of sentencing. A second conviction for violation of the Atlanta Zoning Ordinance shall be punishable by a fine of not less than five hundred dollars ($500.00) nor more than one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) or imprisonment for not more than sixty (60) days or both if the violation has not been brought into compliance at the time of sentencing.

(3)

A third conviction for violation of the Atlanta Zoning Ordinance shall be punishable by a fine of not less than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00) nor more than one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) or imprisonment for not more than sixty (60) days or both if the violation has been brought into compliance at the time of sentencing. A third conviction for violation of the Atlanta Zoning Ordinance shall be punishable by a fine of one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) or imprisonment for not more than sixty (60) days or both if the violation has not been brought into compliance at the time of sentencing.

(4)

A fourth or subsequent conviction for violation of the Atlanta Zoning Ordinance shall be punishable by a fine of one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) or imprisonment for not more than one hundred eighty (180) days or both.

(5)

The Municipal Court shall levy a fee of one hundred dollars ($100.00) for each reinspection by a Code Enforcement Officer of properties found in violation of the Atlanta Zoning Ordinance where, after the re-inspection, the property continues to be in non-compliance.

(6)

Where a person shall be convicted of more than one (1) offense and sentenced to imprisonment, such sentences shall be served concurrently; provided, however, that the judge may, at his or her discretion, direct that these sentences run severally if said sentence would not exceed one hundred eighty (180) days.

(7)

Any or all of the penalties prescribed herein may be imposed upon the appropriate officers or partners of a corporation, partnership or other legal entity for the failure to comply with any provisions of the Atlanta Zoning Ordinance.

(Ord. No. 2009-17(09-O-0407), § 4, 5-4-09)