A. Upon reasonable belief that a violation of Section 7.33.020 has occurred with respect to weeds listed in Arizona Administrative Code R3-4-244, the county shall provide the owner, lessee or occupant an opportunity to correct the violation. The opportunity to correct shall be sent by certified mail or hand delivered.
B. The notice of opportunity to correct shall include the following:
1. A requirement that the owner, lessee, or occupant notify the county, in writing, that they have received notice within thirty days of receipt of the notice.
2. A requirement that the owner, lessee or occupant develop a written abatement plan to be submitted to the county within sixty days of receipt of the notice. The abatement plan shall include:
a. A map identifying the property and extent of weed infestation
b. A description and schedule of management and eradication techniques to be implemented
c. An estimated cost of implementing the abatement plan. The basis for the cost estimate shall be specified.
d. A statement of any other legal or physical factors or characteristics affecting the plan
C. The owner, lessee or occupant shall provide additional information as requested by the county to address deficiencies in a submitted abatement plan. The owner, lessee or occupant shall be allowed an opportunity to amend the abatement plan before denial. Failure to provide adequate information or respond to the county's request for information within the time frame specified by the county may result in the county issuing a notice of abatement.
D. The county shall approve or deny the abatement plan. If denied, the county shall state in writing the reasons for denial. Denial of an abatement plan may result in the county issuing a notice of abatement.
E. Pima County's decisions concerning a notice of opportunity to correct or an abatement plan are not appealable.
(Ord. No. 2008-117, § 1 (part), 2009)