4.20.2021

Stricter Fines on Illegal Dumping

Stricter Fines on Illegal Dumping

 

This would include the dumping on our sidewalks,

by residents, here at Meridian Woods

 

If fines are applied then a Special Assessment may have to be imposed and/or increase in HOA monthly dues

 

https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/san-jose-officials-push-for-stricter-fines-on-illegal-dumping/2522492

 

A pair of San Jose officials are teaming up to push for a stricter crackdown on illegal dumping across the city. San Jose City Councilman Sergio Jimenez and Planning Commissioner Rolando Bonilla have proposed an increase and restructuring in the city's fines for illegal dumping that would assess a

 

$10,000 citation for any and all offenses.

 

Current city law applies a tiered system for fines, starting with $2,500 for a first offense and $10,000 for a third offense. The new proposal eliminates the tiers.