ARTICLE 8 - ENFORCEMENT
Article 8 - Enforcement
8: Enforcement
8.1.   Purpose
8.2.   Compliance Required
8.3.   Statute of Limitations
8.4.   Violations
8.4.1.   Development without Authorization
8.4.2.   Development Inconsistent with Authorization
8.4.3.   Violation by Act or Omission
8.4.4.   Use in Violation
8.4.5.   Subdivide in Violation
8.4.6.   Violation of Environmental Regulations
8.5.   Responsible Persons
8.5.1.   General
8.5.2.   Failure by Town Does Not Relieve Individual
8.6.   Enforcement Responsibilities
8.6.1.   Investigations
8.6.2.   Inspections
8.6.3.   Supporting Documentation
8.7.   Enforcement Procedure
8.7.1.   Written Notice of Violation
8.7.2.   Delivery of Written Notice
8.7.3.   Remedy upon Notice
8.7.4.   Failure to Comply With Order
8.7.5.   Each Day a Separate Violation
8.8.   Remedies
8.8.1.   Civil Penalties
8.8.2.   Denial of Permit or Certificate
8.8.3.   Conditional Permit or Temporary Certificate
8.8.4.   Stop Work Orders
8.8.5.   Revocation of Permits
8.8.6.   Criminal Penalties
8.8.7.   Injunctive Relief
8.8.8.   Order of Abatement
8.8.9.   Equitable Remedy
8.8.10.   State and Common Law Remedies
8.8.11.   Previous Enforcement
8.8.12.   Remedies; Cumulative and Continuous
8.9.   Assessment of Civil Penalties
8.9.1.   Responsible Parties
8.9.2.   Notice
8.9.3.   Continuing Violation
8.9.4.   Demand for Payment
8.9.5.   Nonpayment
8.9.6.   Penalties
8.9.7.   Civil Penalties in the R1 District
8.10.   Enforcement Provisions for Violations in the FHO District
8.10.1.   Violations to be Corrected
8.10.2.   Inspections of Work in Progress
8.10.3.   Stop-Work Orders
8.10.4.   Revocation of Permits
8.10.5.   Periodic Inspections
8.10.6.   Actions in Event of Failure to Take Corrective Action
8.10.7.   Order to Take Corrective Action
8.10.8.   Appeal
8.10.9.   Failure to Comply with Order
8.1.   PURPOSE
This section establishes procedures through which the Town seeks to ensure compliance with the provisions of this Ordinance and obtain corrections for Ordinance violations. It also sets forth the remedies and penalties that apply to violations of this Ordinance. The provisions of this section are intended to encourage the voluntary correction of violations, where possible.
(Ord. 2020-36, passed 12-2-2019)
8.2.   COMPLIANCE REQUIRED
Compliance with all the procedures, standards, and other provisions of this Ordinance is required by all persons owning, developing, managing, using, or occupying land or structures in the Town.
(Ord. 2020-36, passed 12-2-2019)
8.3.   STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS
Enforcement of violations of this Ordinance shall be in accordance with Section 1-49(3) and Section 1-51 (5) of the North Carolina General Statutes.
(Ord. 2020-36, passed 12-2-2019)
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