(A) Violation of this chapter is a misdemeanor as provided by G.S. § 14-4 and may be punished as provided therein. Each day the violation continues after the owner has been notified of the violation shall constitute a separate violation of this chapter. The maximum fine exceeds $50 and may be set by the court in an amount not to exceed $500.
(B) Civil penalties may be imposed in accordance with the following procedure:
(1) Initial notification of violation;
(2) If not corrected within ten days, a warning citation may be issued;
(3) If not corrected within seven days of issuance of a warning citation, a second citation including the fine of $20 per day as allowed by G.S. § 153A-123 (or successor statute) shall be imposed; and
(4) Each day shall constitute a separate violation of this chapter.
(C) Notification of violation must:
(1) Be issued by the Ordinance Administrator;
(2) Be in writing, directed by name to the owner of the structure; and
(3) Must set forth the action necessary for the offender to be in compliance with this chapter.
(Ord. passed 4-16-2001; Ord. 2010-18, passed 12-6-2010)