3.13 NOTICE OF VIOLATION

Whenever Fountain Green City determines that a violation of the ordinances or statutes addressed by this chapter has occurred or continues to exist, it shall serve a Notice of Violation upon the alleged violator by one of the methods described in Section 3-14 below. Said notice shall include the following information: A. The name of the property owner; B. The street address, date, and approximate time at which the violations were observed; C. Number and title of all Ordinance sections violated, and a description of the condition of the property that violates the stated sections; D. The violator’s attendance is required at the next regularly scheduled Planning Commission meeting to address each violation and possible remediation; E. An explanation of the consequences should the responsible person(s) fail to comply with the terms and deadlines stated in the Notice of Violation, which may include, but are not limited to, civil penalties (fines), revocation of permits, withholding of future municipal permits, abatement of the violation, costs, administrative fees, and any other legal remedies; and F. The signature of the Mayor or designated official. More than one notice of violation may be issued against the same responsible person(s) if the notices encompass different dates or different violations. At the Planning Commission meeting, remedial measures will be discussed as well as consequences for failure to comply. Final copy approved by Fountain Green City Council February 18, 2008. Minor changes 3.6 F and G April 19, 2012. 3.20 Amended October 18, 2012. Amended section 3.15 January 19, 2023. Amended sections 3.2 & 3.15 March 16, 2023. Revise section 3.6 G January 18, 2024. Revise section 3.6 F & G January 16, 2025. Updated & Revised Jan 22, 2026.