Penalties shall be assessed by the Town Manager or his or her designee. No penalty shall be assessed until the person alleged to be in violation is served written notice of the violation by registered or certified mail or personal service. When service is made by registered or certified mail, a copy of the notice may also be sent by first class mail. Service shall be deemed sufficient if the first class mail is not returned by the Post Office within ten days after the mailing. Refusal to accept the notice shall not relieve the violator of the obligation to pay the penalty. The Town Manager or his or her designee shall make written demand for payment upon the person in violation. If the payment is not received or equitable settlement reached within 30 days after demand for payment is made, the matter shall be referred to the Town Attorney for institution of a civil action in the name of the town, in the appropriate division of the General Court of Justice in Johnston County for recovering the penalty.
(Ord. 2020-07-01, passed 7-20-2020)