(a) Inspection. It is the duty of the Director of DEHS or authorized agent to inspect any premises when there is probable cause to believe that a fly breeding hazard exists. The Director or authorized agent thereof may also routinely inspect commercial poultry ranches and may take photographs, collect samples, or other evidence.
(b) Notice. When the Director or authorized agent determines that a fly breeding hazard exists on any premises, or in addition, pertaining to commercial poultry ranches, that there is a violation of any of the standards listed within this Article or of any other governing laws or rules, a written notice of violation shall be issued to the owner or operator of the premises to correct the violation within a specified period of time. A notice of violation shall allow at least five days to correct the violation(s). Continuing or subsequent violations may result in immediate citation.
(c) Service of Notice or Order. The notice required by this Section shall be served by any or all of the following methods:
(1) Mail to the owner as shown on the tax rolls;
(2) By personal service;
(3) By posting the property.
(d) Citation. If the owner or operator fails to correct the violation within the specified period of time indicated on a written notice of violation, the Director or designated agent may proceed with an action in court to enforce the provisions of this Article.
(e) Repeated Violations. If the Director or designated agent has served upon the owner or operator two or more written notices of violation within the previous 12-month period, at the time of service of the current notice of violation, a written notice of a right to a hearing before the Fly Abatement and Appeals Board shall also be served.
(f) Remedies. The Director or designated agent may use any other remedy provided by law for the abatement of a nuisance in addition to any remedy provided in this Article.
(Ord. 3105, passed - -1986)