Penalties and Enforcement for Code Violations

Summary

The Town of Erie is consolidating all provisions related to penalties and enforcement throughout the Erie Municipal Code. This ordinance repeals and reenacts various sections of the code to comply with a recent Colorado Supreme Court decision and to protect public health, safety, and welfare. The ordinance establishes new penalties for code violations, including fines and imprisonment, and designates certain violations as noncriminal or criminal.

Details

Subject

Penalties and Enforcement for Code Violations

Summary

The Town of Erie is consolidating all provisions related to penalties and enforcement throughout the Erie Municipal Code. This ordinance repeals and reenacts various sections of the code to comply with a recent Colorado Supreme Court decision and to protect public health, safety, and welfare. The ordinance establishes new penalties for code violations, including fines and imprisonment, and designates certain violations as noncriminal or criminal.

Action Type

amend

Enacting Body

Town Council of the Town of Erie

Ordinance Number

Ord. __-2026