(a) Whenever a violation of the Zoning Ordinance occurs, or is alleged to have occurred, any person may file a written complaint. Such complaint stating fully the causes and basis thereof shall be filed with the planning staff. He shall record properly such complaint, conduct appropriate investigations, and take action thereon as provided by the Zoning Ordinance.
(b) If the planning staff finds that any of the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance are being violated, whether reported by private citizen or by any commission, board, agency, officer, or employee of the Town, or by his own observation, they shall notify in writing the person responsible for such violation. Service of the written notice shall be deemed complete upon sending the notice by certified mail to the last known address of such person. Such notice shall include the following:
(1) Street address or legal description of the property involved; and
(2) A statement indicating the nature of the violation; and
(3) A specification of the section of this ordinance upon which the notice of violation is based; and
(4) A description of the action required to correct the violation; and
(5) A statement indicating the violation be terminated within fifteen (15) days from the date appearing on the notice.
(6) A statement advising that upon failure to comply with the requirements of the notice, the Town shall take such enforcement procedures as may be required in the Zoning Ordinance.
(c) The planning staff may order discontinuance of illegal use of land, buildings, or structures; removal of illegal buildings or structures or of illegal additions, alterations, or structural changes; discontinuance of any illegal work being done; or may take any other action authorized by the Zoning Ordinance to ensure compliance with its provisions.
(Ord. 2005-06-02. Passed 3-20-06.)