A. Oral Notice. If the notice of violation is given orally, it shall be followed by a written notice, as provided in the following subsection C.
B. Written Notice. The written notice of violation shall specify the violation and direct the discontinuance of the illegal action or condition and the abatement of the violation. The issuance of a written stop work order shall constitute the giving of written notice of a violation. If steps are immediately taken to discontinue the illegal action or condition and to correct the violation so as to comply with the provisions of this code, then the violation shall not be deemed a wilful violation of this code and shall not be subject to any penalty provided in this code.
C. Exceptions to Notice Requirement. Prior written notice of a violation shall not be required for the initiation of enforcement actions under this section if the violation creates any emergency or unsafe condition, if the violation is the resumption of an activity that was the subject of a written notice of violation issued within the previous thirty (30) days, or if the Building Officer determines that the violation is part of a pattern of behavior at the site which discloses a disregard for the requirements of this code.
(MC-3-2005, Added, 06/21/2005)