Administrative proceedings -- Penalty for code violation.

Checkout our iOS App for a better way to browser and research.



  • (1) A municipality may adopt an ordinance establishing an administrative proceeding to review and decide a violation of a civil municipal ordinance.
  • (2) An ordinance adopted in accordance with Subsection (1) shall provide due process for parties participating in the administrative proceeding.
  • (3)
    • (a) A municipality may not impose a nonjudicial penalty for a violation of a land use regulation or a nuisance ordinance unless the municipality provides to the individual who is subject to the penalty written notice that:
      • (i) identifies the relevant regulation or ordinance at issue;
      • (ii) specifies the violation of the relevant regulation or ordinance; and
      • (iii) provides for a reasonable time to cure the violation, taking into account the cost of curing the violation.
    • (b) A municipality may not collect on a nonjudicial penalty for a violation of a land use regulation or a nuisance ordinance that is outstanding or pending on or after May 14, 2019, unless the municipality imposed the outstanding or pending penalty in relation to a written notice that:
      • (i) identified the relevant regulation or ordinance at issue;
      • (ii) specified the violation of the relevant regulation or ordinance; and
      • (iii) provided for a reasonable time to cure the violation, taking into account the cost of curing the violation.




Download our app to see the most-to-date content.