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Each violation requires a review of all relevant facts in order to determine the appropriate enforcement sequence and response. When enforcing the provisions of this chapter, the administrator may, as practical and possible, seek to resolve violations without resorting to formal enforcement measures. When formal enforcement measures are necessary, the administrator may seek to resolve violations administratively prior to imposing civil penalties or seeking other remedies. The administrator may seek to gain compliance via civil penalties prior to pursuing abatement or criminal penalties. Nothing herein shall be interpreted to require the administrator to follow a specific sequence or order of enforcement in circumstances when swifter response by the city may be reasonable or necessary. In addition, the administrator may consider a variety of factors when determining the appropriate enforcement sequence and response, including but not limited to:

A. Severity, duration, and impact of the violation(s), including whether the violation has a probability of placing a person or persons in danger of death or bodily harm, causing significant environmental harm, or causing significant physical damage to the property of another;

B. Compliance history, including any identical or similar violations or notice of violation at the same site or on a different site but caused by the same party;

C. Economic benefit gained by the violation(s);

D. Intent or negligence demonstrated by the person(s) responsible for the violation(s);

E. Responsiveness in correcting the violation(s); and

F. Other circumstances, including any mitigating factors. (Ord. 1226 § 1, 2011).