(a) Notice of Violation. Whenever the Department determines that a person has violated a provision of this Chapter, the Director may order compliance by issuing a written notice of violation to the responsible person. The notice of violation will contain at least the following information:
(1) The date of the violation;
(2) The place of the violation;
(3) What the violation consists of;
(4) The action required to be taken, including but not limited to abatement and restoration;
(5) The deadline for the action which shall be not less than seven days and not longer than thirty days, except that a violation that is an imminent threat to the health, safety, and/or welfare of the public can be ordered abated immediately; and
(6) Information on how to file an appeal under Section 1041.13.
(b) Service of Notice of Violation. If the person to be cited is the owner or occupant of the property upon which a violation is occurring or occurred, the service of the notice may be given by personal service, or by mailing a copy of the notice of violation by first class mail to the responsible person or persons and posting a copy on the property where the activity was or is occurring. If the person to be cited is someone who is not the owner or occupant, the notice must be given by personal service or certified mail with return receipt.
(c) Cumulative Remedies. Whether or not a notice of violation has been issued, the Department may use all civil and/or criminal remedies available under the law, including federal, state, or local ordinance.
(Ord. 12-2. Passed 6-19-12.)