The City of Whitewater has changed an ordinance, increasing fines to those who damage properties listed as local landmarks.
- Section 7.36.030 (b) (1): Damage to a landmark or landmark site as defined in 17.04.020 shall, upon conviction thereof, be subjected to a fine of seven hundred ($700) dollars to one thousand ($1,000) dollars.
- Section 7.36.030 (b) (2): Any person causing damage to a landmark or landmark site as defined in 17.04.020 for a second time within a one-year period shall, upon conviction thereof, be subjected to a fine of nine hundred ($900) dollars to eleven hundred ($1,100) dollars.
- Section 7.46.030: Theft or petty theft of property that is part of a landmark or landmark site as defined in 17.04.020 shall, upon conviction thereof, be subjected to a fine of not less than $300 and not more than $600 for a first offense, not less than $350 nor more than $700 for a second offense and not less than $400 nor more than $800 for a third offense, together with costs of prosecution, and in default of payment of such fine and cost of prosecution, shall be imprisoned in the county jail for a period not to exceed six months.
Information about Whitewater landmarks and a listing of city ordinances can be found on the city website at www.whitewater-wi.gov.
Questions relating to the ordinance changes can be directed to Neighborhood Services Director Chris Munz-Pritchard at CMunz-Pritchard@whitewater-wi.gov or 262-473-0143.
