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8.10.6.   Actions in Event of Failure to Take Corrective Action
If the owner of a building or property shall fail to take prompt corrective action, the Floodplain Administrator shall give the owner written notice, by certified or registered mail to the owner's last known address or by personal service, stating:
      1.   That the building or property is in violation of this Ordinance;
      2.   That a hearing will be held before the Floodplain Administrator at a designated place and time, not later than ten days after the date of the notice, at which time the owner shall be entitled to be heard in person or by counsel and to present arguments and evidence pertaining to the matter; and
      3.   That following the hearing, the Floodplain Administrator may issue an order to alter, vacate, demolish the building, remove fill, or take such actions as necessary to comply with applicable laws.
(Ord. 2020-36, passed 12-2-2019)
8.10.7.   Order to Take Corrective Action
   A.   If, upon a hearing held pursuant to the notice prescribed above, the Floodplain Administrator shall find that the building or development is in violation of this Ordinance, they shall issue an order in writing to the owner, requiring the owner to remedy the violation within a specified time period, not less than 60 calendar days, nor more than 180 calendar days.
   B.   Where the Floodplain Administrator finds that there is imminent danger to life or other property, they may order that corrective action be taken in a lesser period as may be feasible.
(Ord. 2020-36, passed 12-2-2019)
8.10.8.   Appeal
   A.   Any landowner who has received an order to take corrective action may appeal the order to the BOA body by giving notice of appeal in writing to the Floodplain Administrator within ten days following issuance of the final order.
   B.   The BOA shall hear an appeal within a reasonable time and may affirm, modify and affirm or revoke the order.
   C.   In the absence of an appeal, the order of the Floodplain Administrator shall be final.
(Ord. 2020-36, passed 12-2-2019)
8.10.9.   Failure to Comply with Order
If the owner of a building or property fails to comply with an order to take corrective action for which no appeal has been made or fails to comply with an order of the governing body following an appeal, the owner shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be punished at the discretion of the court.
(Ord. 2020-36, passed 12-2-2019)