Code Violation Fines Increased

by Kathy Savolt -

At its November 8, 2026 meeting, the Board of Trustees (BOT) unanimously passed a local law increasing fees for most code-violation matters.  See new legislation HERE and previous article HERE.

The approved fine schedule allows fines of up to $500/day and/or imprisonment for up to one year, or both, for the first conviction.  For the second conviction, the maximum monetary fine cap increases to $750/day, and for the third or more, the cap is $1,000/day.  It is customary to present penalties in this manner to give judges leeway during court proceedings.

Village Attorney Steven Pambianchi stated that the Village Prosecutor requested these changes.