Oakland raises proposed fines for repeat nuisance violations

Oakland will raise civil penalties for repeat and continuing nuisance violations. The maximum would be $2,500 per day after a first violation and up to $10,000 per day for an unabated nuisance on real property after notice and an opportunity to abate. Penalties could reach $3.65 million per parcel in a calendar year. The City Council approved the ordinance on introduction, 8-0, and scheduled final adoption for Nov. 10.

Subject: Increasing Civil Penalties On Unabated Nuisances From: Councilmember Unger Recommendation: Adopt An Ordinanance Amending Oakland Municipal Code 1.08 To Raise Maximum Civil Penalties For Nuisance To Up To $2,500 Per Day For Repeated Or Continuing Violations, And Up To $10,000 Per Day For Unabated Nuisances On Real Property After Notice And An Opportunity To Abate

Nov 10, 202626-0818: Subject: Increasing Civil Penalties On Unabated Nuisances From: Councilmember Unger Recommendation: Adopt An Ordinanance Amending Oakland Municipal Code 1.08 To Raise Maximum Civil Penalties For Nuisance To Up To $2,500 Per Day For Repeated Or Continuing Violations, And Up To $10,000 Per Day For Unabated Nuisances On Real Property After Notice And An Opportunity To AbateSource documentPDF 1PDF 2PDF 3PDF 4PDF 5