24.10.1.090 Penalties

(a) Any person who knowingly or intentionally trespasses shall be subject to a civil penalty not to exceed $5,000 for each violation.

(b) Any person who negligently trespasses shall be subject to a civil penalty not to exceed $1,000 for each violation.

(c) In determining the amount of a civil penalty, the Realty Officer shall consider the seriousness of the violation or violations, the economic benefit to the person in trespass, if any, resulting from the violation, any history of violations, any good-faith efforts to comply with applicable requirements, and any other factors as justice may require.

(d) If a trespass occurs as a result of holding over, then the person in trespass shall pay a monthly trespass charge plus a compliance incentive charge. If the trespass is the result of knowing, intentional or negligent action of the person in trespass, the penalties specified in subsections (a) and (b) of this section may be added to trespass charges and compliance incentive charges and to any other damages specified in Section 24.10.1.100.