§ 1-11-7. ENFORCEMENT AND PENALTIES.

   (A)   A violation of § 1-11-6 shall be subject to enforcement by the Director of the Division of Planning and Permitting or the Director's designees, the Zoning Administrator, or the Sheriff of Frederick County and the Sheriff's designees ("Enforcement Official"), pursuant to § 1-1-9 of the Code.

   (B)   The Enforcement Official is not required to issue a warning notice.

   (C)   A first offense shall be deemed a Class E civil offense. Each subsequent offense by the same individual or property owner(s) shall be cited at the next highest Class of offense.

   (D)   The Enforcement Official may, in consultation with the County Attorney, seek additional legal remedies as appropriate under the circumstances.

(Bill No. 16-15, 11-1-2016)