(A) When staff determines work or activity has been undertaken in violation of an adopted
or other local
, a written notice of violation will be issued. The notice of violation shall be delivered to the holder of the development approval and to the landowner of the property involved, by personal delivery, electronic delivery, or first-class mail and may be provided by similar means to the occupant of the property or the person undertaking the work or activity. The notice of violation may also be posted on the property.
(B) The written notice of violation shall state what action the Administrator intends to take if the violation is not corrected and shall advise that the administrator’s decision or order may be appealed to the Board of Adjustment pursuant to G.S. § 160D-405.
(C) Notwithstanding the foregoing, in cases when delay would seriously threaten the effective enforcement of this chapter or pose a danger to the public health, safety, or welfare, the administrator may seek enforcement without prior written notice by invoking any of the penalties or remedies authorized in § 152.133.
(D) Whenever any work or activity is undertaken in substantial violation of any state or local law, or in a manner that endangers life or property, staff may order the specific part of the work or activity that is in violation or presents such a hazard to be immediately stopped. The order shall be in writing, directed to the person doing the work or activity, and shall state the specific work or activity to be stopped, the reasons therefor, and the conditions under which the work or activity may be resumed. A copy of the order shall be delivered to the holder of the
and to the owner of the property involved by personal delivery, electronic delivery, or first-class mail. A stop work order may be appealed pursuant to G.S. § 160D-405. No further work or activity shall take place in violation of a stop work order pending a ruling on the appeal. Violation of a stop work order shall constitute a Class 1 misdemeanor.
(Ord. 2005-O3, passed 3-15-2005; Am. Ord. 2021-O3, passed 5-24-2021)