(A) If a violation of a code is alleged to exist, the Code Inspector shall, unless division (B) below applies, provide written notice to the alleged violator of the violation and afford that person a reasonable time, in light of the nature of the violation, to correct it. Should the violation continue beyond the time specified for correction, the Code Inspector shall notify the Clerk, who shall schedule a hearing before a Special Magistrate; and the Inspector, Clerk, law enforcement officer, or other person designated by the local governing body shall provide written notice by hand delivery or certified mail, return receipt requested, to the alleged violator of the hearing. At the option of the Special Magistrate, notice may additionally be served by publication or posting
(B) If the Code Inspector has reason to believe a violation presents a serious threat to the public health, safety or welfare, the Code Inspector may proceed directly to a hearing, upon approval of the Director of Code Enforcement, without notifying the alleged violator. However, where possible, the Code Inspector shall use his best efforts to ensure that reasonable notice shall be given to the alleged violator.
(C) If a Code Inspector finds a repeat violation he/she shall notify the alleged violator but is not required to give the alleged violator a reasonable time to correct the repeat violation. Upon notifying the alleged violator, the Code Inspector shall notify the Clerk who shall schedule a hearing before a Special Magistrate and provide notice to the alleged violator. The case may be presented to the Special Magistrate even if the repeat violation has been corrected prior to the Special Magistrate hearing, and the notice shall so state.
(‘72 Code, § 1.5-10(b) - (d)) (Ord. O-87-68, passed 11-4-87; Am. Ord. O-89-15, passed 5-3-89; Am. Ord. O-89-51, passed 8-30-89; Am. Ord. O-95-37, passed 7-19-95; Am. Ord. O-96-07, passed 2-28-96; Am. Ord. O-2005-02, passed 3-2-05)