Whenever the Code Official determines, by inspection or by other means, that reasonable grounds exist for believing that any lot, structure, or use is in violation of this chapter, he or she shall so notify the responsible party in writing, and shall institute appropriate measures to secure compliance.
(A) Corrective action order. To secure compliance with this chapter, the Code Official may issue a corrective action order. Such order shall be deemed properly served upon the owner, occupant, or operator of the offending lot, structure, or use if it is served upon such party personally, sent by registered mail to his or her last known address, or posted in a conspicuous place on or about the affected premises. Corrective action orders shall include:
(1) A description of the premises sufficient for identification;
(2) A statement of what constitutes the violation;
(3) An outline of the remedial action necessary to effect compliance;
(4) The date by which the violation must be corrected;
(5) The date by which any appeal of the correction order must be filed with the Board of Appeals, a statement of the procedure for so filing, and a statement that the failure to file an appeal shall be considered as a final decision of the Board of Appeals;
(6) A statement that failure to abide by a corrective action order constitutes a separate violation of this chapter; and
(7) A statement of the penalties attached to any violation of this chapter.
(B) Stop-work order. Whenever any building or structure, including fixtures, is constructed, reconstructed, altered, repaired, converted, or maintained or any building or structure, including fixtures, or land, is used in violation of this chapter, the Code Official may order that such work be stopped immediately. The Code Official’s stop-work order may be served on any person engaged in or responsible for such work or use, or may be posted in a conspicuous place on or about the affected premises. Failure to abide by a stop-work order shall be unlawful and deemed a separate violation of this chapter. Any person served with a stop-work order may appeal such stop-work order to the Board of Appeals, and the failure to do so shall be considered as a final decision of the Board of Appeals.
(Prior Code, § 10-7-3) (Ord. passed 4-19-1999) Penalty, see § 155.999