1135.06 VIOLATIONS.

   (a)   Violations a Nuisance. Buildings erected, altered, moved, razed or converted, and any use of land or premises carried on in violation of any provision of this Zoning Code are declared to be a nuisance per se. Any building or land use activities considered possible violations of the provisions of this Zoning Code which are observed by any official shall be reported to the Director of Planning and Zoning.

   (b)   Inspection. The Director of Planning and Zoning or the Director’s designee shall inspect each alleged violation and shall, in writing, order correction of all conditions which are found to be in violation of this Zoning Code. The Director of Planning and Zoning, or his designee, upon presenting proper identification, shall have the right to enter upon any land or into any building for the purpose of making an inspection or acquiring information to determine whether or not the property and the use thereof conform to the requirements of this Code.

   (c)   Right to Appeal. The written order for correction of violations shall include a statement regarding the right to appeal and procedures therefor. A written appeal shall stay enforcement action until a decision is rendered by the official or body having jurisdiction. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in cases when delay would seriously threaten the effective enforcement of this chapter or pose a danger to the public health, safety, or welfare, the Director of Planning and Zoning may seek enforcement without prior written notice.

   (d)   Correction Period. All violations shall be corrected within a period of thirty (30) days after the written order is issued or for a longer period of time as indicated by the Director of Planning and Zoning or his designee in written order. Any violations not corrected within the specified period of time shall be reported to the Law Director who shall initiate prosecution procedures.

(Ord. 2000-143. Passed 6-26-00.)