(A) The procedure in all cases of unauthorized deviations from, or violations of, the provisions of this chapter found on inspections required by the preceding section shall be as follows: a verbal notice shall be immediately served by the inspector at the site, and on the persons doing or in charge of the work being done, or responsible for or capable of correcting, or of causing to be corrected the deviation observed. Such verbal notice shall be followed by a written notice on forms prepared for the purpose and designating the deviation observed. Should the work or condition continue, notwithstanding such verbal and written notice, then a copy of such notice shall be posted at the site in as safe and conspicuous a place as practicable, and where, if unmolested, the same must certainly come to the notice of any persons either employed on the work, or frequenting or occupying the building, structure or premises, and a duplicate of such written notice shall be mailed to the last known address of the owner, agent or person in control of the building or structure involved.
(B) If the verbal or written or posted notice or any of them are respected and steps are promptly taken to correct the deviation observed, and if such deviation is promptly corrected, on notice, to the satisfaction of the inspector in charge and consistent with the requirements of this chapter, the deviation observed shall not be deemed a willful violation of this chapter, nor be subject to any penalty therein provided.
(C) In the event a written notice of a deviation from the provisions of this chapter so observed has been posted and mailed, as aforesaid, and the work or condition continues in defiance thereof, or if the deviation is not promptly corrected in a manner consistent with the provisions of this chapter and the urgency of the case, then the deviation shall be considered a willful violation, and the inspector shall promptly stop the work, and if need be shall close the building or structure to the public. The facts pertaining to the case and the steps so far taken therein shall next and forthwith be reported in writing on forms prepared for the purpose to the Building Director, who shall forthwith proceed to enforce the provisions and penalties provided.
(D) The Building Director and other officers of the Village who may assist him in case of flagrant or defiant violations of this chapter are authorized to use the police power of the Village in such manner and to such extent as the character of the violation and the urgency, hazards, rights and interests of public health and safety may justify and demand for the case involved.
(1997 Code, § 23.06) (Ord. CO-08-95, passed 10-12-1995; Am. Ord. CO-09-27, passed 10-6- 2009; Am. Ord. CO-2021-21, passed 8-17-2021)