§ 9.65.140. Failure to pay fines.

A.

The failure of the cited party to pay a civil fine or late penalty in a timely manner may result in the imposition of a special assessment and/or lien against the real property on which the violation occurred, after which the amount so determined shall bear interest at the rate of twelve percent (12%) per annum until paid, and/or filing of an action with the Small Claims Court for recovery of the fine and late penalty. The only issue to be adjudicated by the Small Claims Court shall be whether or not the fines and possible late fees were paid. A cited party may only obtain judicial review of the validity of the citation by first requesting and participating in an administrative hearing before a Hearing Officer. In the Small Claims Court action, the City may also recover its costs, according to proof.

B.

The City may also refuse to issue, extend or renew to any cited party who has unpaid delinquent fines, interest, penalties, liens or assessments, any City permit, license, entitlement or other City approval pertaining to the lot that is the subject of the fine and administrative citation.

C.

Any permit, license, entitlement or land use approval issued by the City may be subject to suspension or revocation of the permit, license, entitlement, or land use approval in accordance with the procedures set forth in this Title 9 and Titles 3, 5, 6, 8, 10, 14, 18 and 21 of the Long Beach Municipal Code if any unpaid fine, interest or penalties remain delinquent for a period of more than thirty (30) days.

(ORD-11-0012 § 4, 2011; ORD-09-0022 § 6, 2009)