§ 2-209. Citation form.

Citations to be issued by a Code Enforcement Officer under this Article shall be in the most current form prescribed by the City Manager. Consistent with the requirements of § 162.21(3)(c), Florida Statutes, the form must contain the following information:

(1)

The date and time of issuance.

(2)

The name and address of the person to whom the citation is issued.

(3)

The date and time the civil infraction was committed.

(4)

The facts constituting reasonable cause.

(5)

The number or section of the code or ordinance violated.

(6)

The name and authority of the Code Enforcement Officer.

(7)

The procedure for the person to follow in order to pay the civil penalty or to contest the citation.

(8)

The applicable civil penalty if the person elects to contest the citation.

(9)

The applicable civil penalty if the person elects not to contest the citation.

(10)

A conspicuous statement that if the person fails to pay the civil penalty within the time allowed, or fails to appear in court to contest the citation, he shall be deemed to have waived his right to contest the citation and that, in such case, judgment may be entered against the person for an amount up to the maximum civil penalty.

(Ord. No. O-09-38, § 1, 9-28-09)