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8.7.   ENFORCEMENT PROCEDURE
When the Planning Director finds a violation of this Ordinance, they shall notify the responsible person (s) of the violation in accordance with the following:
(Ord. 2020-36, passed 12-2-2019)
8.7.1.   Written Notice of Violation
A written notice of violation shall be prepared and shall include all of following:
   A.   Violation Exists. That the land, building, structure, sign, or use is in violation of this Ordinance;
   B.   Nature of the Violation. The nature of the violation, and citation of the section(s) of this Ordinance violated;
   C.   Remedy. The measures necessary to remedy the violation;
   D.   Allowable Time Period. The time period in which the violation must be corrected;
   E.   Penalties That may be Assessed. That penalties or remedies may be assessed; and
   F.   Appeal. That the party cited has the right to appeal the notice in accordance with Section 2.2.3, Appeal.
(Ord. 2020-36, passed 12-2-2019)
8.7.2.   Delivery of Written Notice
Written notice of violation shall be provided to the owner of record on any parties in interest by any of the following means:
   A.   Certified mail;
   B.   Registered mail to their last known address;
   C.   Personal service;
   D.   Posting notice conspicuously on the property; or
   E.   In any matter permitted by Section 1A-1, Rule 4(j) of the North Carolina General Statutes.
(Ord. 2020-36, passed 12-2-2019)
8.7.3.   Remedy upon Notice
Upon delivery of a written notice of a violation, the landowner or any other responsible person shall remedy the violation within the allowable time period.
(Ord. 2020-36, passed 12-2-2019)
8.7.4.   Failure to Comply with Order
If the landowner, occupant, or any other responsible person fails to comply with a notice of violation from which no appeal has been taken, or a final decision by the BOA following an appeal, the landowner or occupant shall be subject to such remedies and penalties as may be provided for by State law or Section 8.8, Remedies.
(Ord. 2020-36, passed 12-2-2019)
8.7.5.   Each Day a Separate Violation
Each day a violation continues following notice or failure to comply is considered a separate and distinct offense.
(Ord. 2020-36, passed 12-2-2019)
8.8.   REMEDIES
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