What is the difference between a Notice of Violation and a Citation?

A Notice of Violation (NOV) notifies the recipient that the City believes the recipient committed one or more violations of the City Ordinance and provides instructions for coming into compliance. No further action is taken if the recipient comes into compliance within the stated timeframe.

A Citation notifies the recipient of City Ordinance violation(s) and requires further action by the recipient. Citations that do not require a court appearance can be paid online before your court date. The recipient may also choose to not pay the citation fine ahead of court proceeding and be heard by the Judge on his / her case. If the citation reads, MUST APPEAR, then the recipient is required to appear in court at the appointed date and time.

Please note: compliance is still required after paying the citation fine and/or attending Municipal Court.