(a) Notice of Violation. Whenever the Administrator makes a determination that there has been a violation of this Code, notice of the violation and order to comply shall be made to the responsible party. The notice and order shall:
(1) Be in writing on an appropriate form as the Administrator shall determine;
(2) Include a list of violations, refer to the Code sections violated and order remedial action which will effect compliance with the Code;
(3) Specify a reasonable time within which to comply; and
(4) Be served on the responsible person personally, or by certified mail and regular mail to the person's residence, regular place of business or last known address. If the certified and regular mail is returned undelivered, a copy shall be posted in a conspicuous place in or on the person's residence, regular place of business, last known address, or the building affected.
(b) Opportunity to Resolve. If any person receiving a notice of violation under this section responds to such notice with a written statement of intent or desire to resolve the violation, the Administrator shall respond to such statement and shall, in writing, give such person a reasonable time to resolve the violation if no immediate danger to the public is present. The time to resolve shall be at least ten days and no more than 60 days as determined by the Administrator who shall consider:
(1) The extent to which the person has benefited by the violation;
(2) The degree of harm to the public health, safety, welfare and aesthetics as a result of the violation;
(3) The recidivism of the person, including previous notices and orders to comply and previous enforcement action;
(4) Good faith efforts of the person to remedy the violation; and
(5) The duration of the violation after a notice and order to comply was served pursuant to this section.
(Ord. 16-19. Passed 9-16-19.)