(A) Whenever the Code Official determines, by inspection or by other means, that reasonable grounds exist for believing that any lot, structure, or use is in violation of this chapter, he or she shall so notify the responsible party in writing, and shall institute appropriate measures to secure compliance.
(B) Corrective action order. To secure compliance with this chapter, the Code Official may issue a corrective action order. Such order shall be deemed properly served upon the owner, occupant, or operator of the offending lot, structure, or use if it is served upon such party personally, sent be registered mail to his last known address, or posted in a conspicuous place on or about the affected premises. Corrective action orders shall include:
(1) A description of the premises sufficient for identification;
(2) A statement of what constitutes the violation;
(3) An outline of the remedial action necessary to effect compliance;
(4) The date by which the violation must be corrected;
(5) The date by which any appeal of the correction order must be filed with the Zoning Hearing Officer, a statement of the procedure for so filing, and a statement that the failure to file an appeal shall be considered as a final decision of the Zoning Hearing Officer;
(6) A statement that failure to abide by a corrective action order constitutes a separate violation of this chapter; and
(7) A statement of the penalties attached to any violation of this chapter.
(C) Stop work order.
(1) Whenever any building or structure, including fixtures, is constructed, reconstructed, altered, repaired, converted, or maintained or any building or structure, or land, is used in violation of this chapter, the Code Official may order that such work be stopped immediately.
(2) Stop work orders can also be issued to any person, firm or construction site who allows its premises and/or any other adjacent premise, property, street or sidewalk, to become unsightly due to trash, nails, sand, rock, gravel, dirt, mud, building materials or any other substance likely to cause unsightly conditions or injure any person, vehicle or animal.
(3) The Code Official’s stop-work order may be served on any person engaged in or responsible for such work or use, or may be posted in a conspicuous place on or about the affected premises. Failure to abide by a stop-work order shall be unlawful and deemed a separate violation of this chapter.
(4) Any person served with a stop-work order related to a violation of this chapter, may appeal such stop-work order to the Zoning Hearing Officer.
(Ord. passed - - )