(A) Any violations of §§ 112.03 and 112.04 of this chapter shall constitute a civil violation and subject the violator to a civil penalty in the amount of $50. Each day that a violation continues uncorrected shall constitute a separate violation. In addition, these violations subject the vendor to permit revocation as outlined in § 112.07 of this chapter.
(B) The Code Enforcement Officer and/or his or her designees are authorized to determine the existence of the violations and to access the civil penalties established by this chapter by issuing a citation to the person determined to be in violation or by sending a letter to the vendor responsible for the violation. Any such notice or citation shall state the nature of the violation and the procedures available for review of the penalty imposed.
(C) Any violation and penalty assessed under this chapter may be appealed to the Town Manager provided such appeal is filed with the Town Manager’s office with 15 days after notice of said penalty. If an appeal is timely filed, the Manager or his or her designee shall conduct an administrative hearing, shall consider any information the party assessed the penalty presents, and shall render a decision on the appeal within ten days of the conclusion of the hearing. If no appeal is filed, the determination of the Code Enforcement Officer or his or her designee shall be final.
(D) Any penalty not paid within 30 days assessment or conclusion of any appeals taken under the provisions of this section may be recovered by the town in a civil action in the nature of a debt. In addition to the penalties and remedies provided by this section, the Town Manager may institute any appropriate action or proceedings to prevent, restrain, correct or abate a violation of this chapter.
(Ord. passed 12-10-2020)