Whenever the Zoning Administrator finds, by inspection or otherwise, that any lot, structure or use, or work thereon, is in violation of this chapter, he or she shall so notify the responsible party, and shall order appropriate corrective action.
(A) Contents of order. The order to take corrective action shall be in writing and shall include:
(1) A description of the premises sufficient for identification;
(2) A statement indicating the nature of the violation;
(3) A statement of the remedial action necessary to effect compliance;
(4) The date by which the violation must be corrected;
(5) A statement that the alleged violator is entitled to a conference with the Administrator if he or she so desires;
(6) The date by which an appeal of the corrective action order must be filed, and a statement of the procedure for so filing; and
(7) A statement that failure to obey a corrective action order shall result in revocation of the certificate of zoning compliance and may result in the imposition of fines.
(B) Service of order. A corrective action order shall be deemed properly served upon the owner, occupant or operator of the offending lot, structure or use if it is:
(1) Served upon him or her personally;
(2) Sent by registered mail to his or her last known address; or
(3) Posted in a conspicuous place on or about the affected premises.
(C) Stop orders.
(1) Whenever any work is being done in violation of an initial certificate of zoning compliance, the Administrator's corrective action order may state that the violation must cease immediately. See division (A)(4) above.
(2) In that case, the corrective action order is equivalent to a stop order.
(1994 Code, § 40-9-4)