The Zoning Inspector shall give written notice, by certified mail, return receipt requested, or by other means, to ensure actual notice to persons responsible for the alleged violation. Such notice shall state the reasons why the Zoning Inspector believes there is a violation in fact and shall require an answer or a correction of the alleged violation, as determined by the Zoning Inspector, within a reasonable time limit set by the Zoning Inspector. The notice shall also state, and it is hereby declared, that failure to reply or correct the alleged violation to the satisfaction of the Zoning Inspector within the set time limit constitutes an admission of the violation.
(Ord. 13-87. Passed 7-27-87.)
The manner in which persons responsible for an alleged violation of this Zoning Code respond to the notice of violation shall determine the course of action taken by the Zoning Inspector as follows:
(a) Correction of Violation Within Time Limit. If, within the time limit set, the alleged violation is corrected, as determined by the Zoning Inspector, he or shall note "violation corrected" on his or her copy of the notice and retain it among his or her records.
(b) Petition for Administrative Review. If, within the time limit set, persons responsible for the alleged violation petition the Zoning Board of Appeals for an administrative review to determine whether or not there is an error by the Zoning Inspector in regard to the interpretation of this Zoning Code, then no legal action shall be initiated by the Village against those responsible for the alleged violation until after the Board has made its determination.
(c) Request for Extension of Time. If a reply is received within the time limit set indicating that an alleged violation will be corrected, but that more time is required than was granted by the original notice, the Zoning Inspector may grant an extension of time, if he or she deems such extension will not, in his or her opinion, cause imminent peril to life, health or property. In acting on such a request, the Zoning Inspector shall, in writing, state his or her reasons for granting or refusing to grant the extension and shall transmit the same by certified mail, return receipt requested, or other means to ensure actual notice, to those to whom original notice was sent.
(d) No Correction; No Reply. If there is no reply within the time limit set, thus establishing an admission of the violation, and the alleged violation is not corrected to the satisfaction of the Zoning Inspector within the time limit set, he or she shall take or cause to be taken such action as is warranted by the continuation of an admitted violation.
(Ord. 13-87. Passed 7-27-87.)
If the notice of violation is not complied with nor an appeal proceeding started within fifteen days of the service of notice, the Zoning Inspector shall request the legal counsel of the Village to institute the appropriate proceeding at law and/or in equity against the person responsible for such violation, ordering such person to:
(a) Restrain, correct or abate such violation;
(b) Remove or terminate the unlawful use of the parcel of land or building or other structure in violation;
(c) Remove the work in violation;
(d) Prevent the occupation or use of a parcel of land or building or other structure, or part thereof, erected, constructed or altered in violation of, or not in compliance with, this Zoning Code, or in violation of a plan or specification under which an approval, permit or certificate was issued; and/or
(e) Enforce the penalty provisions of this Zoning Code against the person responsible for the violation.
(Ord. 13-87. Passed 7-27-87.)
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