A. Whenever an enforcement official determines that a violation of the Code, Town ordinances, or applicable state codes has occurred or continues to exist, a Notice of Violation may be issued to the responsible person. The Notice of Violation shall include the following information:
1. Name of the responsible person;
2. Street address of violation;
3. Date of violation;
4. All code sections violated and a description of the condition that violates the applicable code;
5. All remedial action required to permanently correct any violation, which may include corrections, repairs, demolition, removal, or other appropriate action;
6. Specific date to correct the violation set forth in a notice of violation, which date shall be at least ten (10) days from the date of service;
7. Explanation of the consequences should the responsible person fail to comply with the terms and deadlines as prescribed in the notice of violation, which may include, but is not limited to, criminal prosecution, withholding or revocation of permits or licenses, civil fees, recordation of the notice of violation, abatement of the violation, recovery of costs and administrative fees, and any other legal remedies;
8. Statement that civil fees will begin to accrue immediately upon failure to comply by expiration of the date to correct violation;
9. The amount of the civil fee for each violation and a statement that the civil fee shall accrue daily until the violation is corrected;
10. Demand that the responsible person cease and desist from further action causing the violation and commence and complete all action to correct violations as directed by the Town;
11. Procedures to request an Administrative Hearing and consequences if no request for a hearing is made; and
12. Statement that when the violation is brought into compliance the responsible person must notify the Zoning Administrator and request an inspection.
B. The Notice of Violation shall be served by one of the methods of service listed in this Chapter.
C. It shall be unlawful for any responsible person to fail to comply with the terms and deadlines set forth in a Notice of Violation. A violation of this subsection shall be an infraction.
D. A responsible person who has received a Notice of Violation shall have the right to an Administrative Hearing. A request for such hearing shall be in writing and shall be filed with the Town Recorder within ten (10) days from the date of service of the Notice of Violation. Failure to request an Administrative Hearing as provided herein shall constitute a waiver to an Administrative Hearing and a waiver of the right to appeal. (Ord. 23-01, 1-3-2023)