(a) It shall be a violation of this Zoning Code for any construction, reconstruction, alteration, moving or use of land, or any building or structure, or for excavation for any of these purposes to take place which is not in conformance with this Zoning Code.
(b) The Zoning Administrator shall have the authority to order the immediate termination or suspension of any construction, reconstruction, alteration, moving or use of land or any buildings or structures occurring in violation of this Zoning Code.
(c) All complaints received by the Zoning Administrator regarding alleged violations of this Zoning Code shall be made in writing and include the name, street address, and telephone number of the complainant. The complaint shall include the specific location of the violation by street address or geographic location, and the nature of the alleged violation. A separate complaint must be filed for each alleged violation. All complaints and actions taken shall be considered public information.
(d) The Zoning Administrator, upon determining that a violation of any of the provisions of this Zoning Code exists, shall serve notice of such violation on the person or corporation committing or permitting same, and if such violation has not ceased within ten days, he shall present the facts in the case to the Law Director.
(e) When a person or corporation is found guilty of a Zoning Code violation by a court of competent jurisdiction, the cost of any zoning enforcement action taken by the City shall be charged against the premises upon which the enforcement action was taken. The Clerk of Council shall certify to the Auditor of Jefferson County, Ohio, the costs incurred together with a description of the premises and such cost shall become a lien against such real estate to be collected with other taxes and returned to the City.
(Ord. 2005-71. Passed 9-13-05.)