In addition to the other remedies cited in this ordinance for the enforcement of its provisions, and pursuant to G.S. § 160A-175, the regulations and standards in this ordinance may be enforced through the issuance of civil penalties by the Town Manager. Subsequent citations for the same violation may be issued by the town if the offender does not pay the citation after it has been issued unless the offender has sought an appeal to the actions of the code enforcement officer through the Board of Adjustment. The penalties listed below are hereby established. If the offender fails to pay the civil penalties within seven days after having been cited, the town may recover the penalties in a civil action in the nature of debt.
Table 10-1 Civil Penalties | |
Notice of Violation | Correct Violation Within 15 Days |
First citation | $50 |
Second citation for same offense | $100 |
Third and subsequent citations for same offense | $200 |
(Ord. passed 11-2-2011)