If, in the judgement of the
, there is probable violation of the
as set forth in this subchapter, the following procedures shall be followed:
(A) The
shall give written notice, by registered mail or certified mail, to the
or
responsible for the alleged violation. The notice shall describe the particulars of the alleged violation and the reasons why the
believes there is a violation in fact, and shall require an answer or correction of the alleged violation to the satisfaction the
within 30 consecutive calendar days of receipt of such notification. The notice shall state that failure to reply or to correct the alleged violation to the satisfaction of the
within 30 consecutive calendar days of receipt of said notice constitutes admission of violation of the terms of this chapter.
(B) The notice shall further state that upon request of those to whom said notice is directed, a technical investigation will be made by a qualified expert or experts and that if violations as alleged are found, costs of such investigations shall be charged against those responsible for the violations, in addition to such other penalties as may be appropriate, but that if it is determined that no violation exists, the cost of the investigation will be paid by the county.
(C) If there is no reply within 30 consecutive calendar days of receipt of said notice, but the alleged violation is corrected to the satisfaction of the
, he shall note "violation corrected" on his copy of the notice, and shall retain it among his official records, taking such other action as may be warranted, as to notify the
.
(D) If there is no reply within 30 consecutive calendar days of receipt of said notice and the alleged violation is not corrected to the satisfaction of the
with the established time limited, the Administrator shall proceed to take or cause to be taken such action as is warranted, after receiving the approval of the
.
(E) If a reply is received within 30 consecutive calendar days of receipt of said notice indicating that the alleged violation will be corrected to the satisfaction of the
, but requesting additional time, the
may grant an extension if they deem it warranted in the circumstances of the case and if the extension will not, in their opinion, cause imminent peril to life, health, or property.
(F) (1) If a reply is received within 30 consecutive calendar days of receipt of said notice requesting technical determination as provided in this chapter, and if the alleged violations continue, the
shall call in properly qualified experts to investigate and determine whether violations exist, after the Planning and Zoning Commission's approval.
(2) If the expert findings indicate violations of the
, the costs of the investigations shall be assessed against the properties or
responsible for the violations in addition to such other penalties as may be appropriate under the terms of § 154.999.
(3) If no violation is found, the costs of the investigations shall be paid by the county without assessment against the properties of
involved.
(Ord. 0-11-82, passed 11-3-82)