2-4-090 Enforcement Procedures

A. Complaints. The Zoning Administrator may investigate any purported violation of this Code and take action as is warranted in accordance with the provisions and procedures set forth in this Chapter. B. Notice of Violation. If the Zoning Administrator determines that any provision of this Code is being violated and immediate enforcement action is not necessary under the circumstances, the Zoning Administrator shall provide a written notice of violation to the property owner or any other person determined to be responsible for the violation. Such written notice of violation shall indicate the nature of the violation, the action necessary to correct the violation, the warning period established before further enforcement action or penalties, and the potential enforcement action and/or penalties to be imposed for failure to cure the violation within the established warning period. Such notice of violation shall serve to start the warning period. C. Warning Period. Unless otherwise determined by the Zoning Administrator, the warning period for correction of violations set forth in the notice of violation shall be ten (10) days from the receipt of the notice of violation. If the violation remains uncured after expiration of the warning period, the Zoning Administrator may pursue further enforcement action in accordance with the provisions of this Chapter to achieve compliance with this Code. D. Immediate Enforcement. In the case of a violation involving either continuing construction or development, or an emergency situation, as reasonably determined by the Zoning Administrator, the County may use the enforcement powers and remedies available to it under this Chapter without prior notice or notice of violation, in such case, the Zoning Administrator shall send the notice to the same parties set forth in the subsection (B) simultaneously with the beginning of enforcement action. E. Enforcement and Abatement. Any building or structure set up, erected, constructed, altered, enlarged, converted, moved, or maintained; or any land, building, or premises used contrary to the provisions of this Code is hereby declared to be unlawful and a public nuisance. The County Attorney, Prosecutor or other authorized legal counsel may commence action or proceedings for the abatement, removal, and enjoinment thereof in the manner provided by law. The County Attorney, Prosecutor or other authorized legal counsel may also take such other steps and may apply to such court as may have jurisdiction to grant such relief as will abate and remove such building or structure, and restrain and enjoin any person, firm, or corporation from setting up, erecting, building, maintaining, or using any building, structure, or property contrary to the provisions of this Code.