§ 7-165. Inspections—Fees; administrative late charge.

The Holland Charter Township Board shall establish by resolution a schedule of inspection fees, which shall not exceed the real cost of inspecting rental units. The township board shall amend by resolution the fee schedule from time to time to reflect changes in the cost of inspections. The initial fee schedule and all amendments thereto shall not take effect until approved by a resolution of the township board.

The inspection fee shall be paid by the owner of the property, unless the inspection is based on a complaint filed by the owner for a major violation caused by the occupant, and the enforcing officer determines that such major violation does, in fact, exist. In such event, the inspection fee shall be paid by the occupant. A violation of this section shall be a civil infraction subject to the penalties under section 1-11 of the Holland Charter Township Code.

If the enforcing officer determines that a complaint was filed without a factual basis, the inspection fee shall be charged to the complainant.

An administrative late charge shall be paid to the township by the person obligated to pay an inspection fee if such fee is not paid within 30 days from the billing date. The amount of the administrative late fees shall be established by resolution of the township board. A violation of this section shall be a civil infraction subject to the penalties under section 1-11 of the Holland Charter Township Code.

(Ord. No. 524, § 1, 3-7-2011)