A. Whenever an enforcement official determines that a violation of the Code, Town ordinances, or applicable state code has occurred or continues to exist a Civil Citation may be issued to the responsible person. Civil Citations may not be used for violations of a land use regulation or nuisance ordinance. The Civil Citation 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. The amount of the civil fee for each violation;
6. Explanation that the civil fee must be paid within fifteen (15) days of the date of the Civil Citation;
7. Explanation of the consequences should the responsible person fail to timely pay the civil fee, which may include, but is not limited to, incurring interest and late penalties, recovery of costs and administrative fees, and any other legal remedies; and
8. Procedures to request an Administrative Hearing and consequences if no request for a hearing is made.
B. The Civil Citation 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 timely pay the civil fee imposed by a Civil Citation. A violation of this subsection shall be an infraction.
D. A responsible person who has received a Civil Citation 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 Civil Citation. 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)