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FAILURE TO PAY FINES:

a. The failure of any person to pay the civil fines imposed by an administrative citation within the time specified on the citation may result in the filing of a claim with the small claims court or the superior court for recovery of the fine. The only issue to be adjudicated by the court shall be whether or not the fines were paid. A person cited may only obtain judicial review of the validity of the citation by writ of mandate after exhausting their administrative remedies by requesting and participating in an administrative hearing before a hearing officer. In the court action, the city may also recover its collection costs, including the cost of the hearing officer, and any court fees, according to proof.

b. In lieu of or in addition to the filing of a court action, the city may impose a code enforcement lien, in the amount of the fine plus interest and late charges, on the real property upon which the violation occurs. Any lien imposed pursuant to this chapter shall attach upon the recordation of a notice of code enforcement lien in the office of the county recorder.

c. The city at its discretion may pursue any and all legal and equitable remedies for the collection of unpaid fines, interest and penalties. The use of one recovery method does not preclude the use of any other recovery method. (Ord. #1598, §3)