(A) Complaints regarding violations. Any person may file a written complaint whenever a violation of this chapter occurs or is reasonably believed to have occurred. The complaint shall state reasonably fully and accurately the particulars thereof, and be filed with the Hancock County Surveyor. The county shall investigate and may take action upon such complaint as provided in this chapter.
(B) Enforcement Official. The Hancock County Surveyor and Hancock County Engineer are hereby designated as enforcement officials who are authorized and directed to implement the enforcement of the chapter.
(C) Access to property and inspections.
(1) The enforcement officials, and designated persons acting on their behalf, may inspect any property in the county at any reasonable time for the purposes of determining or enforcing compliance with the provisions of this chapter.
(2) By making application for a permit as provided in this chapter, an applicant certifies that the applicant is acting as an authorized agent for the property owner.
(Ord. 2006-4B, passed 4-17-06)