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The Planning Director or their designee shall administer this chapter.
(B) The Planning Director or their designee shall enforce this chapter. They may be provided with assistance of such other persons as the County Commissioners may direct.
(C) Should an on-site inspection be required in order to verify a violation, the Enforcement Officer must enter the premises during reasonable hours and upon presenting credentials. In addition, the Officer must have the consent of a premises owner or an administrative search warrant to inspect areas not open to the public.
(D) If the Enforcement Officer shall find that any of the provisions of this chapter are being violated, they shall notify in writing the property owner and permittee (if applicable) indicating the nature of the violation and ordering the action necessary to correct it. The notice of violation shall be delivered by hand, email, or first-class mail and may also be posted on the county's website or the property where the violation is located. In addition, the NOV shall order discontinuance of illegal use of land, buildings, or structures; removal of illegal buildings or structures or of additions, alterations, or structural changes thereto; discontinuance of any illegal work being done; or shall take other action authorized by this chapter to insure compliance with or to prevent violation of its provisions. The Enforcement Officer providing the notice of violation shall certify to the file that the notice was provided as required.
(E) The owner, tenant, or occupant of any building or land or part thereof and any architect, builder, contractor, agent or other person who participates in, assists, directs, creates, or maintains any situation that is contrary to the requirements of this chapter may be held responsible for the violation and suffer the penalties and be subject to the remedies herein provided.
(F) If a development approval is revoked due to noncompliance, the revocation must follow the same process as was used for the approval.
(Ord. passed 6-21-2021)