(A) Enforcement Official. Law Enforcement, Code Enforcement, and the Director shall have the authority and responsibility for enforcement and compliance with this chapter.

(B) No oversight or dereliction of duties by any person assigned to enforce the provisions of this chapter shall legalize, allow, or excuse a violation of this chapter.

(C) All violations of this chapter are subject to criminal and civil penalties and enforcement provisions, including abatement, collections, and liens, pursuant to Article 1-8 and Article 18-1.

(D) If a person pleads responsible or is found to be responsible for a civil violation of Section 12-2-1, the court shall impose a civil sanction in accordance with the following guidelines: for a first time offense, the civil sanction shall be in an amount not less than $500 nor more than $750; for a second offense, the civil sanction shall be in a sum not less than $750 nor more than $1,000, and for a third offense or subsequent offense, the civil sanction shall be in an amount not less than $1,000. Any violation of Section 12-2-1 may be dismissed or the fines may be reduced or suspended when proof is filed and accepted by the court which shows that the property owner or tenant has signed up for utility service with the City and paid, or reached an agreement with the City for a payment plan, for the outstanding balance due on the account.

(E) Each day any violation of any provision of this code or any ordinance incorporated herein, or the failure to perform any act or duty required by this code or ordinance incorporated herein, continues shall constitute a separate offense.

(F) The City may obtain an administrative warrant from the Goodyear Municipal Court authorizing the City to enter the property located in the City at reasonable times to inspect the property to ensure compliance with the provisions of this chapter or when there is probable cause to believe a condition, object, activity or circumstance exists on the property that justifies the inspection. (Ord. 14-1298, passed 8-18-2014; Am. Ord. 23-1583, passed 9-25-2023)