(A) The Fire Code Official shall have the authority to summarily abate any condition that is in violation of this subchapter and that presents an immediate fire hazard to life or property.
(B) Any open burning in violation of this subchapter shall be extinguished by the responsible party or the Goldsboro Fire Department.
(C) All costs incurred by the city for fire suppression and/or enforcement of this subchapter will be the responsibility of the party in violation of this subchapter and will be added to the fine.
(D) A civil fine may be issued to any person or company violating the provisions of this subchapter. The civil fine for residential violations shall be $250 and $500 for any repeat violation. The civil fine for commercial violations of this subchapter shall be $500 per stack or pile and $500 per stack or pile for any repeat violation by the same person or company.
(E) Violations of this subchapter shall be a misdemeanor as provided under G.S. §§ 160A-175 and 14-4. Each day’s continuing violation shall constitute a separate offense as provided by G.S. § 160A-175(g).
(Ord. 2010-51, passed 8-2-10)