A. Enforcement Officials; Duties: The city manager or the code administrator shall enforce this chapter, and may call upon other departments as necessary to assist in enforcement of this chapter. In addition, whenever the city manager or code administrator receives a complaint alleging a violation of this chapter, he shall investigate the complaint, take whatever action is warranted, and inform the complainant what actions have been or will be taken.
B. Procedure Upon Violation; Remedial Action: The owner or tenant of any building or land or any part thereof who participates in, assists, directs, creates, or maintains any situation that is contrary to the requirements of this chapter may be held responsible for the violation and suffer the penalties and be subject to the remedies herein provided. The following procedure shall apply upon discovery of a violation:
1. If the administrator finds that any provision of this chapter is being violated, he shall send a written notice to the person responsible for such violation, indicating the nature of the violation, ordering the action necessary to correct it, and advising the violator that they shall have sixty (60) days within which the violation shall be corrected. If applicable, the violator shall be informed of his right to appeal to the board of adjustment.
2. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in cases that threaten or pose a danger to the public health, safety, or welfare, the administrator may seek enforcement without prior written notice by invoking any of the penalties or remedies authorized in section 5-3-9 of this chapter. (Ord. 919, 9-8-2008)