1. Cost to Remedy. The violation or alleged violation is in regard to an active project, such that if work is not stopped, the cost to remedy the violation will likely increase;

2. Noncompliance. The violation or alleged violation is in regard to an active project, such that if work is not stopped, the violation will likely escalate in noncompliance;

3. Quantity of Violations. The violation or alleged violation is in regard to an active project, such that if work is not stopped, the number of violations will likely increase; or

4. Public Risk. The violation or alleged violation is in regard to an active project, such that if work is not stopped, the continuance will put the health, safety, or welfare of the public at risk.

1. Issue Notice. The request to stop work shall, in writing (i.e., notice), describe the violation or alleged violation and request the immediate cessation of work until the matter is resolved.

2. Post Notice. The request to stop work shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the property. A copy may also be delivered or mailed to the property owner, developer, builder, property manager, tenant, occupant, or other interested parties.

3. Effective. The request to stop work shall become effective upon posting on the property.

4. Conditions. An enforcement official may describe the conditions under which the request to stop work will be lifted on the notice. Otherwise, it is the responsibility of the violator to schedule a meeting with the enforcement official.

5. Agreement. To lift a request to stop work, a memorandum of agreement identifying the process and steps necessary to resolve the violation shall be signed by the property owner and the enforcement official; or a court of jurisdiction shall rule on the matter; or the enforcement official shall rescind the request to stop work.

6. Failure to Abide. An enforcement official may seek a court of jurisdiction to issue a temporary or preliminary injunction (i.e., stop work order) to the violator if he fails to abide by the request to stop work.

7. Refusal to Sign Terms. An enforcement official may seek a court of jurisdiction to issue a temporary or preliminary injunction (i.e., stop work order) to the violator if he refuses to sign the terms of the memorandum of agreement, giving the enforcement official time necessary to pursue other enforcement options without furtherance of the violation or alleged violation. [Ord. 12-27-11 § 10.08.]

1. Cost to Remedy. The violation or alleged violation is in regard to an active project, such that if work is not stopped, the cost, time, or challenge to remedy the violation will likely increase;

2. Noncompliance. The violation or alleged violation is in regard to an active project, such that if work is not stopped, the violation will likely escalate in noncompliance;

3. Quantity of Violations. The violation or alleged violation is in regard to an active project, such that if work is not stopped, the number of violations will likely increase; or

4. Public Risk. The violation or alleged violation is in regard to an active project, such that if work is not stopped, the continuance will put the health, safety, or welfare of the public at risk.

1. Issue Notice. Before or after filing with the court, the enforcement official shall mail a notice letter to the violator, the property address, or to the tax record address if mail is undeliverable to the property (e.g., a vacant site) describing the violation or alleged violation.

2. Investigation. Before or after filing with the court, the enforcement official shall make a reasonable attempt to investigate an alleged violation to determine if there is a violation.

3. Stop Work Order. The enforcement official shall file for an action for temporary or preliminary injunction, or temporary restraining order (i.e., stop work order) in the court of jurisdiction to restrain a person from violating or further violating the Unified Development Code.

4. Post Notice. If the court grants the stop work order, the stop work order shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the property. A copy may also be delivered or mailed to the property owner, developer, builder, property manager, tenant, occupant, or other interested parties.

5. Effective. The stop work order shall become effective upon court issuance and either phone notification to the violator or posting the notice on site.

6. Conditions. The court of jurisdiction may determine and describe the conditions and terms under which the stop work order will be lifted. Otherwise, it is the responsibility of the violator to schedule a meeting with the enforcement official and/or court of jurisdiction to resolve the violation. [Ord. 12-27-11 § 10.09.]

1. Issue Notice. The enforcement official shall mail a notice letter to the violator, the property address, or to the tax record address if mail is undeliverable to the property (e.g., a vacant site) describing the violation or alleged violation. [Ord. 12-27-11 § 10.10.]

1. Investigation. Before or after sending a notice letter, the enforcement official shall make reasonable attempt to investigate an alleged violation to determine if there is a violation.

2. Issue Notice. The enforcement official shall mail a notice letter to the violator, the property address, or to the tax record address if mail is undeliverable to the property (e.g., a vacant site) describing the violation or alleged violation.

3. Time Frame. The enforcement official shall grant the violator an opportunity to provide evidence that there is not a violation or to bring the violation into compliance; including a time frame of at least one (1) day but not more than twenty-one (21) days. The time frame granted shall be reasonably tied to the time necessary to remedy the violation (e.g., the time to remove an A-frame portable sign could be one day).

4. Time Frame Extension. A time frame extension may be granted upon request by the enforcement official if the violator is making satisfactory progress.

5. Timely Correction. If corrective measures have not been initiated in a timely manner, or corrective measures are not effectively being conducted, or corrective measures are significantly behind schedule, or the violation remains after the time frame given for remedy, then the enforcement official may choose another enforcement option. If the violator is making satisfactory progress and will likely meet the time frame for remedy, the enforcement official shall not begin another enforcement option until the time frame has expired and a violation remains unresolved.

1. Issue Notice. Before or after bringing an action to the court of jurisdiction, the Plan Commission shall mail a notice letter to the violator, the property address, or to the tax record address if mail is undeliverable to the property (e.g., a vacant site) describing the violation or alleged violation.

2. Investigation. Before or after bringing an action to the court of jurisdiction, the Plan Commission shall make reasonable attempt to investigate an alleged violation to determine if there is a violation.

3. Court-Imposed Remedy. The Plan Commission shall bring an action to the court of jurisdiction to invoke a legal, equitable or special remedy for a violation or alleged violation.

4. Liability. Any violator found liable for a violation shall be subject to any court-imposed legal, equitable or special remedy. The legal, equitable or special remedy shall force compliance with the Unified Development Code or be a unique court ruling that fulfills the intent of the Jasper County Comprehensive Plan and Unified Development Code. The severity of the court ruling may consider the severity of the violation, impact to property values in the area, impact to quality of life in the area, impact to the health, safety and welfare of the public, repetitiveness of similar violations by the same violator, and/or the precedent that may be set by the ruling. If successful in the enforcement of the Unified Development Code, the court of jurisdiction may award Jasper County recuperation of its legal fees and administrative costs. [Ord. 12-27-11 § 10.12.]

1. Issue Notice. Before or after bringing an action to the court of jurisdiction, the Plan Commission shall mail a notice letter to the violator, the property address, or to the tax record address if mail is undeliverable to the property (e.g., a vacant site) describing the noncompliance.

2. Investigation. Before or after bringing an action to the court of jurisdiction, the Plan Commission shall make reasonable attempt to investigate an alleged violation to determine if there is noncompliance.

3. Conditions. The Plan Commission shall bring an action to a court of jurisdiction to enforce a condition or commitment.

4. Court-Imposed Remedy. Any noncompliance shall be subject to any court-imposed remedy. The court-imposed remedy may include enforcing the condition or commitment, or be a unique court ruling that fulfills the intent of the Jasper County Comprehensive Plan and Unified Development Code. The severity of the court ruling may consider the severity of the noncompliance, impact to property values in the area, impact to quality of life in the area, impact to the health, safety and welfare of the public, repetitiveness of similar violations by the same violator, and/or the precedent that may be set by the ruling. If successful in the enforcement of the Unified Development Code, the court of jurisdiction may award Jasper County recuperation of its legal fees and administrative costs. [Ord. 12-27-11 § 10.13.]

1. Issue Notice. Before or after bringing an action to the court of jurisdiction, the enforcement official shall mail a notice letter to the violator, the property address, or to the tax record address if mail is undeliverable to the property (e.g., a vacant site) describing the violation, alleged violation, or intent to violate.

2. Investigation. Before or after bringing an action to the court of jurisdiction, the enforcement official shall make reasonable attempt to investigate an alleged violation to determine if there is a violation, an alleged violation, or an intent to violate.

3. Request for Injunction. The enforcement official shall bring an action to a court of jurisdiction to request a prohibitory or permanent injunction to restrain a violation of the Unified Development Code.

4. Violation. Any violator found liable for a violation or intending to violate the Unified Development Code shall be subject to prohibitory or permanent injunction to restrain. The court-imposed restraint may instead result in a unique court ruling that fulfills the intent of the Jasper County Comprehensive Plan and Unified Development Code. The severity of the court ruling may consider the severity of the violation, impact to property values in the area, impact to quality of life in the area, impact to the health, safety and welfare of the public, repetitiveness of similar violations by the same violator, and the precedent that may be set by the ruling. If successful in the enforcement of the Unified Development Code, the court of jurisdiction may award Jasper County recuperation of its legal fees and administrative costs. [Ord. 12-27-11 § 10.14.]

1. Issue Notice. Before or after bringing an action to the court of jurisdiction, the Board of Zoning Appeals shall mail a notice letter to the violator, the property address, or to the tax record address if mail is undeliverable to the property (e.g., a vacant site) describing the violation or alleged violation.

2. Investigation. Before or after bringing an action to the court of jurisdiction, the Board of Zoning Appeals shall make reasonable attempt to investigate an alleged violation to determine if there is a violation.

3. Request for Injunction. The Board of Zoning Appeals may bring an action to a court of jurisdiction to request a mandatory injunction to remove a structure in violation of the Unified Development Code.

4. Violation. If a structure is found in violation, the violator shall be subject to a mandatory injunction to remove the structure and all costs associated with the action. The court-imposed remedy may instead result in a unique court ruling that fulfills the intent of the Jasper County Comprehensive Plan and Unified Development Code. The severity of the court ruling may consider the severity of the violation, impact to property values in the area, impact to quality of life in the area, impact to the health, safety and welfare of the public, repetitiveness of similar violations by the same violator, and/or the precedent that may be set by the ruling. If successful in the enforcement of the Unified Development Code, the court of jurisdiction may award Jasper County recuperation of its legal fees and administrative costs. [Ord. 12-27-11 § 10.15.]

1. Collect Evidence. Before imposing a fine, the enforcement official shall collect evidence to conclude there is a violation.

2. Issue Notice. The enforcement official shall mail a notice letter to the violator or the property address (or to the tax record address if mail is undeliverable to the property (e.g., a vacant site)) describing the violation. The notice letter shall also include the terms of the fine, including the fine amount and the date payment is due.

3. Time Frame. If not addressed in a concurrent enforcement action, the enforcement official shall grant the violator an opportunity to provide evidence that there is not a violation or to bring the violation into compliance, including a time frame of at least one (1) day but not more than twenty-one (21) days. The time frame granted shall be reasonably tied to the necessary time to remedy the violation (e.g., the time to remove an A-frame portable sign in violation could be one day).

4. Time Frame Extension. A time frame extension may be granted upon request by the enforcement official if the violator is making satisfactory progress.

5. Financial Liability. The enforcement official may impose a fine in an amount not less than $50.00 or higher than $2,500 for the first violation and not less than $50.00 or higher than $7,500 for the second or subsequent violations. Each unique violation from the day it was confirmed as a violation is subject to a fine; and each new day the violation persists, excluding days granted to remedy the violation, shall constitute another fine. The fine for a violation shall be reasonably in proportion to the severity of the violation, repetitiveness of similar violations by the same violator, and the costs associated with enforcing, mitigating, administering, researching, inspecting the violation, court fees, legal fees, and the like.

6. Appeals. Fines imposed by the enforcement official may be appealed to the Board of Zoning Appeals. [Ord. 12-27-11 § 10.16.]

1. Collect Evidence. Before or after bringing an action to the court of jurisdiction, the enforcement official shall collect evidence to conclude there is a violation.

2. Issue Notice. Before or after bringing an action to the court of jurisdiction, the enforcement official shall mail a notice letter to the violator or the property address (or to the tax record address if mail is undeliverable to the property (e.g., a vacant site)), describing the violation.

3. Court-Imposed Fine. The enforcement official shall bring an action to a court of jurisdiction to invoke a fine for a violation.

4. Financial Liability. A violator found liable for a violation shall be subject to a court-imposed fine. The fine for a violation shall be reasonably in proportion to the severity of the violation, repetitiveness of similar violations by the same violator, and the costs associated with enforcing, mitigating, administering, researching, inspecting the violation, court fees, legal fees, and the like. Fines imposed by the court of jurisdiction shall be no higher than $2,500 for the first violation, and no higher than $7,500 for the second or subsequent violations according to IC 36-1-3-8. [Ord. 12-27-11 § 10.17.]

1. Cost to Remedy. The violation or alleged violation is in regard to an active project, such that if work is not stopped, the cost to remedy the violation will likely increase;

2. Noncompliance. The violation or alleged violation is in regard to an active project, such that if work is not stopped, the violation will likely escalate in noncompliance;

3. Quantity of Violations. The violation or alleged violation is in regard to an active project, such that if work is not stopped, the number of violations will likely increase; or

4. Public Risk. The violation or alleged violation is in regard to an active project, such that if work is not stopped, the continuance will put the health, safety, or welfare of the public at risk.

1. Issue Notice. The request to stop work shall, in writing (i.e., notice), describe the violation or alleged violation and request the immediate cessation of work until the matter is resolved.

2. Post Notice. The request to stop work shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the property. A copy may also be delivered or mailed to the property owner, developer, builder, property manager, tenant, occupant, or other interested parties.

3. Effective. The request to stop work shall become effective upon posting on the property.

4. Conditions. An enforcement official may describe the conditions under which the request to stop work will be lifted on the notice. Otherwise, it is the responsibility of the violator to schedule a meeting with the enforcement official.

5. Agreement. To lift a request to stop work, a memorandum of agreement identifying the process and steps necessary to resolve the violation shall be signed by the property owner and the enforcement official; or a court of jurisdiction shall rule on the matter; or the enforcement official shall rescind the request to stop work.

6. Failure to Abide. An enforcement official may seek a court of jurisdiction to issue a temporary or preliminary injunction (i.e., stop work order) to the violator if he fails to abide by the request to stop work.

7. Refusal to Sign Terms. An enforcement official may seek a court of jurisdiction to issue a temporary or preliminary injunction (i.e., stop work order) to the violator if he refuses to sign the terms of the memorandum of agreement, giving the enforcement official time necessary to pursue other enforcement options without furtherance of the violation or alleged violation. [Ord. 12-27-11 § 10.08.]

1. Cost to Remedy. The violation or alleged violation is in regard to an active project, such that if work is not stopped, the cost, time, or challenge to remedy the violation will likely increase;

2. Noncompliance. The violation or alleged violation is in regard to an active project, such that if work is not stopped, the violation will likely escalate in noncompliance;

3. Quantity of Violations. The violation or alleged violation is in regard to an active project, such that if work is not stopped, the number of violations will likely increase; or

4. Public Risk. The violation or alleged violation is in regard to an active project, such that if work is not stopped, the continuance will put the health, safety, or welfare of the public at risk.

1. Issue Notice. Before or after filing with the court, the enforcement official shall mail a notice letter to the violator, the property address, or to the tax record address if mail is undeliverable to the property (e.g., a vacant site) describing the violation or alleged violation.

2. Investigation. Before or after filing with the court, the enforcement official shall make a reasonable attempt to investigate an alleged violation to determine if there is a violation.

3. Stop Work Order. The enforcement official shall file for an action for temporary or preliminary injunction, or temporary restraining order (i.e., stop work order) in the court of jurisdiction to restrain a person from violating or further violating the Unified Development Code.

4. Post Notice. If the court grants the stop work order, the stop work order shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the property. A copy may also be delivered or mailed to the property owner, developer, builder, property manager, tenant, occupant, or other interested parties.

5. Effective. The stop work order shall become effective upon court issuance and either phone notification to the violator or posting the notice on site.

6. Conditions. The court of jurisdiction may determine and describe the conditions and terms under which the stop work order will be lifted. Otherwise, it is the responsibility of the violator to schedule a meeting with the enforcement official and/or court of jurisdiction to resolve the violation. [Ord. 12-27-11 § 10.09.]

1. Issue Notice. The enforcement official shall mail a notice letter to the violator, the property address, or to the tax record address if mail is undeliverable to the property (e.g., a vacant site) describing the violation or alleged violation. [Ord. 12-27-11 § 10.10.]

1. Investigation. Before or after sending a notice letter, the enforcement official shall make reasonable attempt to investigate an alleged violation to determine if there is a violation.

2. Issue Notice. The enforcement official shall mail a notice letter to the violator, the property address, or to the tax record address if mail is undeliverable to the property (e.g., a vacant site) describing the violation or alleged violation.

3. Time Frame. The enforcement official shall grant the violator an opportunity to provide evidence that there is not a violation or to bring the violation into compliance; including a time frame of at least one (1) day but not more than twenty-one (21) days. The time frame granted shall be reasonably tied to the time necessary to remedy the violation (e.g., the time to remove an A-frame portable sign could be one day).

4. Time Frame Extension. A time frame extension may be granted upon request by the enforcement official if the violator is making satisfactory progress.

5. Timely Correction. If corrective measures have not been initiated in a timely manner, or corrective measures are not effectively being conducted, or corrective measures are significantly behind schedule, or the violation remains after the time frame given for remedy, then the enforcement official may choose another enforcement option. If the violator is making satisfactory progress and will likely meet the time frame for remedy, the enforcement official shall not begin another enforcement option until the time frame has expired and a violation remains unresolved.

1. Issue Notice. Before or after bringing an action to the court of jurisdiction, the Plan Commission shall mail a notice letter to the violator, the property address, or to the tax record address if mail is undeliverable to the property (e.g., a vacant site) describing the violation or alleged violation.

2. Investigation. Before or after bringing an action to the court of jurisdiction, the Plan Commission shall make reasonable attempt to investigate an alleged violation to determine if there is a violation.

3. Court-Imposed Remedy. The Plan Commission shall bring an action to the court of jurisdiction to invoke a legal, equitable or special remedy for a violation or alleged violation.

4. Liability. Any violator found liable for a violation shall be subject to any court-imposed legal, equitable or special remedy. The legal, equitable or special remedy shall force compliance with the Unified Development Code or be a unique court ruling that fulfills the intent of the Jasper County Comprehensive Plan and Unified Development Code. The severity of the court ruling may consider the severity of the violation, impact to property values in the area, impact to quality of life in the area, impact to the health, safety and welfare of the public, repetitiveness of similar violations by the same violator, and/or the precedent that may be set by the ruling. If successful in the enforcement of the Unified Development Code, the court of jurisdiction may award Jasper County recuperation of its legal fees and administrative costs. [Ord. 12-27-11 § 10.12.]

1. Issue Notice. Before or after bringing an action to the court of jurisdiction, the Plan Commission shall mail a notice letter to the violator, the property address, or to the tax record address if mail is undeliverable to the property (e.g., a vacant site) describing the noncompliance.

2. Investigation. Before or after bringing an action to the court of jurisdiction, the Plan Commission shall make reasonable attempt to investigate an alleged violation to determine if there is noncompliance.

3. Conditions. The Plan Commission shall bring an action to a court of jurisdiction to enforce a condition or commitment.

4. Court-Imposed Remedy. Any noncompliance shall be subject to any court-imposed remedy. The court-imposed remedy may include enforcing the condition or commitment, or be a unique court ruling that fulfills the intent of the Jasper County Comprehensive Plan and Unified Development Code. The severity of the court ruling may consider the severity of the noncompliance, impact to property values in the area, impact to quality of life in the area, impact to the health, safety and welfare of the public, repetitiveness of similar violations by the same violator, and/or the precedent that may be set by the ruling. If successful in the enforcement of the Unified Development Code, the court of jurisdiction may award Jasper County recuperation of its legal fees and administrative costs. [Ord. 12-27-11 § 10.13.]

1. Issue Notice. Before or after bringing an action to the court of jurisdiction, the enforcement official shall mail a notice letter to the violator, the property address, or to the tax record address if mail is undeliverable to the property (e.g., a vacant site) describing the violation, alleged violation, or intent to violate.

2. Investigation. Before or after bringing an action to the court of jurisdiction, the enforcement official shall make reasonable attempt to investigate an alleged violation to determine if there is a violation, an alleged violation, or an intent to violate.

3. Request for Injunction. The enforcement official shall bring an action to a court of jurisdiction to request a prohibitory or permanent injunction to restrain a violation of the Unified Development Code.

4. Violation. Any violator found liable for a violation or intending to violate the Unified Development Code shall be subject to prohibitory or permanent injunction to restrain. The court-imposed restraint may instead result in a unique court ruling that fulfills the intent of the Jasper County Comprehensive Plan and Unified Development Code. The severity of the court ruling may consider the severity of the violation, impact to property values in the area, impact to quality of life in the area, impact to the health, safety and welfare of the public, repetitiveness of similar violations by the same violator, and the precedent that may be set by the ruling. If successful in the enforcement of the Unified Development Code, the court of jurisdiction may award Jasper County recuperation of its legal fees and administrative costs. [Ord. 12-27-11 § 10.14.]

1. Issue Notice. Before or after bringing an action to the court of jurisdiction, the Board of Zoning Appeals shall mail a notice letter to the violator, the property address, or to the tax record address if mail is undeliverable to the property (e.g., a vacant site) describing the violation or alleged violation.

2. Investigation. Before or after bringing an action to the court of jurisdiction, the Board of Zoning Appeals shall make reasonable attempt to investigate an alleged violation to determine if there is a violation.

3. Request for Injunction. The Board of Zoning Appeals may bring an action to a court of jurisdiction to request a mandatory injunction to remove a structure in violation of the Unified Development Code.

4. Violation. If a structure is found in violation, the violator shall be subject to a mandatory injunction to remove the structure and all costs associated with the action. The court-imposed remedy may instead result in a unique court ruling that fulfills the intent of the Jasper County Comprehensive Plan and Unified Development Code. The severity of the court ruling may consider the severity of the violation, impact to property values in the area, impact to quality of life in the area, impact to the health, safety and welfare of the public, repetitiveness of similar violations by the same violator, and/or the precedent that may be set by the ruling. If successful in the enforcement of the Unified Development Code, the court of jurisdiction may award Jasper County recuperation of its legal fees and administrative costs. [Ord. 12-27-11 § 10.15.]

1. Collect Evidence. Before imposing a fine, the enforcement official shall collect evidence to conclude there is a violation.

2. Issue Notice. The enforcement official shall mail a notice letter to the violator or the property address (or to the tax record address if mail is undeliverable to the property (e.g., a vacant site)) describing the violation. The notice letter shall also include the terms of the fine, including the fine amount and the date payment is due.

3. Time Frame. If not addressed in a concurrent enforcement action, the enforcement official shall grant the violator an opportunity to provide evidence that there is not a violation or to bring the violation into compliance, including a time frame of at least one (1) day but not more than twenty-one (21) days. The time frame granted shall be reasonably tied to the necessary time to remedy the violation (e.g., the time to remove an A-frame portable sign in violation could be one day).

4. Time Frame Extension. A time frame extension may be granted upon request by the enforcement official if the violator is making satisfactory progress.

5. Financial Liability. The enforcement official may impose a fine in an amount not less than $50.00 or higher than $2,500 for the first violation and not less than $50.00 or higher than $7,500 for the second or subsequent violations. Each unique violation from the day it was confirmed as a violation is subject to a fine; and each new day the violation persists, excluding days granted to remedy the violation, shall constitute another fine. The fine for a violation shall be reasonably in proportion to the severity of the violation, repetitiveness of similar violations by the same violator, and the costs associated with enforcing, mitigating, administering, researching, inspecting the violation, court fees, legal fees, and the like.

6. Appeals. Fines imposed by the enforcement official may be appealed to the Board of Zoning Appeals. [Ord. 12-27-11 § 10.16.]

1. Collect Evidence. Before or after bringing an action to the court of jurisdiction, the enforcement official shall collect evidence to conclude there is a violation.

2. Issue Notice. Before or after bringing an action to the court of jurisdiction, the enforcement official shall mail a notice letter to the violator or the property address (or to the tax record address if mail is undeliverable to the property (e.g., a vacant site)), describing the violation.

3. Court-Imposed Fine. The enforcement official shall bring an action to a court of jurisdiction to invoke a fine for a violation.

4. Financial Liability. A violator found liable for a violation shall be subject to a court-imposed fine. The fine for a violation shall be reasonably in proportion to the severity of the violation, repetitiveness of similar violations by the same violator, and the costs associated with enforcing, mitigating, administering, researching, inspecting the violation, court fees, legal fees, and the like. Fines imposed by the court of jurisdiction shall be no higher than $2,500 for the first violation, and no higher than $7,500 for the second or subsequent violations according to IC 36-1-3-8. [Ord. 12-27-11 § 10.17.]