Fees increasing for a long list of violations

The fees are increasing for a long list of violations, but city officials said they are focusing on violations that affect the quality of neighborhoods.

Level One violations -- increase from $50 to $55.

Violations in this category involve parking codes, garbage and refuse management, visibility of house numbers, and snow and ice removal.

Level Two violations -- increase from $75 to $200.

Some of the violations involve animal control regulations, parking on unapproved surfaces, parking within 10 feet of a hydrant, fencing setbacks and maintenance regulations, zoning code violations, junk vehicle, sign ordinance and junk and debris violations.

Level Three violations -- increase from $150 to $200

Violations include animals without current rabies vaccination, unrestrained animals, lodging violations, home occupation violations, long grass non-critical property maintenance, swimming pool and food inspection violations.

Abandonment/failure to redeem animals from pound, critical property maintenance, food inspection, and swimming pool violations.

Unlicensed rental housing (considered a Level Three violation but will now be subject to the following policy once property owners are served with notice to obtain or renew a license):

0-10 days: $250 late fee + $150 license fee = $400

11-20 days: $500 late fee + $150 license fee = $650

21-30 days: $1,000 late fee + $150 license fee = $1,150