(A) Responsibility. The Zoning Administrator shall enforce the provisions of this chapter.
(B) Violations and penalties. Violations of any provisions of this chapter are declared to be a nuisance per se. Any and all building or land use activities that are considered to be possible violations of the provisions of this chapter, and that are observed by or communicated to a city official or employee, shall be reported to the Zoning Administrator.
(1) Inspection of violation. The Zoning Administrator shall inspect each alleged violation he or she observes or is made aware of and shall order correction, in writing, of all conditions found to be in violation of this chapter.
(2) Correction period. All violations shall be corrected within a reasonable time period determined by the Zoning Administrator, but not to exceed 30 days.
(3) Action by city attorney.
(a) A violation not corrected within this period shall be reported to the City Attorney, who shall initiate procedures to eliminate such violation.
(b) Once a violation has been referred to the City Attorney, any legal action that the Attorney deems necessary to restore compliance with all terms and conditions of this chapter is hereby authorized.
(4) Cumulative rights and remedies. The rights and remedies provided herein are cumulative and in addition to any other remedies provided by law.
(C) Conflicting regulations. In the interpretation, application and enforcement of the provisions of this chapter, whenever any of the provisions or limitations imposed or required by this chapter are more stringent than any other law or ordinance, then the provisions of this chapter shall govern, provided also that whenever the provisions of any other law or ordinance impose more stringent requirements than are imposed or required by this chapter, the provisions of such other law or ordinance shall govern.
(Ord. passed 11-2-2005)