When a building inspector finds a code violation while inspecting a structure, he shall note the violation on a multiple copy violation notice and report form, indicating the name and address of the structure owner, the type and nature of the violation, the date and time the violation was observed, the names of witnesses to the violation, and the address of the structure where the violation is observed.
The violation report form shall be forwarded by the building inspector for the assignment of a docket number which shall be stamped on all copies of the report, and a hearing date noted in the blank spaces provided for that purpose on the form. The hearing date shall not be less than fourteen (14) nor more than forty (40) days after the violation is reported by the building inspector.
One copy of the violation report form shall be maintained in the files of the division of real property administrative adjudication and shall be part of the record of hearing, one copy of the report form shall be returned to the building inspector so that he may prepare evidence of the code violation for presentation at the hearing on the date indicated, and one copy of the report form shall be served by first class mail on the owner of the structure, along with a summons commanding the owner to appear at the hearing. If the name of the owner of the structure cannot be ascertained or if service on the owner cannot be made by mail, service may be made on the owner by posting or nailing a copy of the violation report form on the front door of the structure where the violation is found, not less than twenty (20) days before the hearing is scheduled. (Ord. 18-2011, 2-8-2011)
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