(a)

Authority of zoning administrator. The provisions of this chapter shall be enforced by the zoning administrator.

(1)

Notice of violation (NOV). If the administrator discovers a violation of these regulations, the administrator shall provide a written notice of violation (NOV) informing the violator of the specific violation and give a specific time to correct the violation. The NOV shall be delivered to the holder of a development approval, if applicable, and the property owner by personal delivery, electronic delivery, or first-class mail and may be provided to the occupant of the property or person undertaking the work or activity. The NOV may be posted on the property. The administrator or staff member delivering the NOV shall certify that the order was delivered and maintain documentation provided with associated dates. If the violation continues or is not corrected, or a request for an appeal or variance, if applicable, as provided in article XIII is not filed, the administrator shall initiate proceedings for enforcement as described in this article.

(2)

Stop work orders. Whenever any work or activity subject to the standards of this chapter is undertaken in substantial violation or in a manner that endangers life or property, staff may order the specific part of the work or activity that is in violation or presents such a hazard to be immediately stopped. The order shall be in writing, directed to the person doing the work or activity, and shall state the specific work or activity to be stopped, the reasons therefore, and the conditions under which the work or activity may be resumed. A copy of the order shall be delivered to the holder of the development approval, if applicable, and owner of the subject parcel in by personal delivery, electronic delivery, or first-class mail. The administrator or staff member delivering the stop work order shall certify that the order was delivered and maintain documentation provided with specific dates. No further work or activity shall take place in violation of a stop work order pending a ruling on the appeal.

(Ord. of 1-19-98, § I; Amend. of 11-2-09; Amend. of 6-21-21; Amend. of 9-15-25)