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CP406 - Administrative Citation Process 1 CP406 ADMINISTRATIVE CITATION PROCESS
CP406.1 PURPOSE AND SCOPE
This procedure outlines the guidelines for issuance of Buena Park administrative citations.
CP406.1.1 ACCREDITATION STANDARDS
This procedure pertains to the following CALEA standards: 1.2.6, 44.2.1, 82.2. 2
CP406.2 PURPOSE OF CITATION
An administrative citation is an alternative method of enforcement for various violations of the
Buena Park Municipal Code (BPMC) . The goal is to reduce the burden on the judicial system
while providing full due process for those cited . In addition, administrati ve citations and monetary
penalties are imposed to encourag e and expedite compliance with provision s of the BPMC . The
procedures established are in addition to criminal , civil, or other legal remedies that may be
available to the City to enforce violations of the BPMC or applicable state codes .
CP406.2.1 AUTHORITY AND FINES
Any person violating any provision of the BPMC may be issued an administrative citation by any
police officer or an authorized Code Enforcement Officer. A violation of this Code includes, but is
not limited to, all violations of the BPMC , the Uniform Codes ado pted by the City Council, or the
failure to comply with any condition imposed by any entitlement, permit, agreement, or
environm ental document issued or approved pursuant to this Code.
Each and every day a violation of the BPMC exists constitutes a separate and distinct offense. A
complete list of the BPMC , ordinances , and guidelines can be located at :
https://www.buenapark.com/city_departments/city_clerk/municipal_code_and_zoning_ordinanc
e.php
Fines shall be assessed in the amounts specified by resolution of the City Council (Ordinance No.
1358) , or where no amount is specified:
a) A fine not exceeding $100.00 for a first violation
b) A fine not exceeding $200.00 for a second violation of the same ordinance or permit within
one year from t he date of the first violation
c) A fine not exceeding $500.00 for a third or higher violation of the same ordinance or perm it
within one year from t he date of the first violation
CP406.3 CITATION PROCEDURE
An administrative citation can be issued in person, certified m ail, or by posting it onsite. The
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CP406 - Administrative Citation Process 2 following procedure s are used when :
Issuing the citation in person:
a) Obtain the responsible persons ’ identification .
b) Complete the citation .
c) Have the responsible person sign and date the citation .
d) Keep the white copy of the citation and give the yellow copy with the attached en velope
to the responsible party.
e) Submit a copy of the citation to Records for the file , along with any backup documentation
that m ay be use d in an appeal .
Serving the citation by mail:
a) Comple te the citation .
b) Make two photocopies of the citation .
c) Send the yellow citation copy with the attached envelope by certified mail to the
responsible person .
d) Send one of the citation photocopies along with the Administrative Citation Information
form by first class mail to the responsible party .
e) Submit the copi es of the citation to Records for the file , along with any backup
documentation that may be use d in an appeal .
Posting the citation on site:
a) Complete the citation.
b) Post the yellow citation and at tached envelope onsite.
c) Submit the copy of the citation to R ecords for the file , along with any backup
documentation that m ay be use d in an appeal .
CP406.3.1 RECORDS PROCEDURE
Records personnel will scan copies of the citation into the department database. The original
citation will then be forwarded to the Buena Park Administrative Assistant for Code Enforcement ,
who processes all administrative citations .
CP406. 4 ADMINISTRATIVE CITATION HEARING
If an administrative citation is disputed, the recipient of the citation can re quest an administrative
hearing per Chapter 1.04 of the BPMC . Administrative hearings are requested through the
Finance Department and scheduled through the City Manager’s Office.
All administrative citation hearings are held by the Assistant City Manager and processed
internal ly at the Buena Park City Hall. The Buena Park City Attorney will file all disputed cases at
the Superior Court of California, County of Orange, Central Justice Center, 700 Civic Center Drive
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CP406 - Administrative Citation Process 3 West, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
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