(A) Standing. Any person may file a complaint whenever a violation of this chapter occurs, or is alleged to have occurred. Such complaint shall be filed in writing with the Area Plan Commission, and shall state fully the causes and basis of the complaint. The Area Plan Commission shall record such complaint properly, immediately investigate (within ten calendar days) and take action thereon as provided by this chapter. A person filing a complaint under this section shall not be required to provide their name or other form of identification.
(B) Staff investigation. After inspection of the complaint, the Area Plan Commission Executive Director may notify the alleged offender/defendant, complainant, Area Plan Commission President and Area Plan Commission Attorney that no violation has been found. Any Area Plan Commission staff action on a zoning complaint may be appealed to the Area Plan Commission.
(C) Notification of violation. After verification of the violation by the Area Plan Commission Executive Director, the Executive Director shall provided notification of the violation to the offender/defendant with copies to the complainant, Area Plan Commission Board President, and Area Plan Commission Attorney, and all four shall be given at least ten calendar days notice of the public hearing on the complaint before the Area Plan Commission.
(Ord. 12-16, passed 8-8-12; Am. Ord. 2023-14, passed 6-21-23)