(A) The zoning enforcement officer, or his or her agent, shall provide written notice to any person who violates any provision of any section of the town's zoning regulations. Such written notice shall explain the nature of the violation and the steps required for compliance, and shall allow a 72-hour period within which to correct the violation or within which a written plan for correction shall be submitted to the zoning enforcement officer setting forth a reasonable time period for correction of the violation as agreed upon by the zoning enforcement officer. A written notice issued by the zoning enforcement officer pursuant to this division (A) shall be served:
(1) By hand delivery, at which time the 72-hour period shall begin; or
(2) By certified mail, return receipt requested, and by regular first-class mail. Three business days shall be allowed for mail delivery of the notice prior to the commencement of the 72-hour period.
(B) Within 48 hours after the period for correction established in division (A) expires, the zoning enforcement officer or his or her agent shall re-inspect the subject property to determine compliance.
(C) If the violations set forth in the written notice have not been corrected at the time of re-inspection, the zoning enforcement officer or his or her agent may issue a citation and fine for each violation. All citations issued by the zoning enforcement officer or his or her agent shall state the violation for which the citation is being issued, the fine imposed for the violation, the time period within which the fine must be paid, and an address for remittance of the fine. The fine for each violation shall be $150 for each day that such violation continues. Citations shall be issued by the zoning enforcement officer or his or her agent by hand, or by delivery to the abode or residence of the person in violation.
(Ord. 509, passed 2-7-05)