This Code is enforced by the Zoning Administrator. The Zoning Administrator may secure the assistance of the City Attorney to seek an injunction, abatement, or other appropriate actions to enjoin, abate, or stop any violation of this Code. At times, the aid of the Police Department may be sought to enforce this Code. The property owner charged with the violation may be held responsible for any legal expenses incurred.

In carrying out his/her enforcement duties, the Zoning Administrator, or his/her designee, may:

A.

Conduct investigations and surveys to determine compliance or noncompliance with the provisions of this Code.

B.

Issue written orders requiring compliance with the provisions of this Code. These orders will be served personally or by registered or certified mail upon the person deemed by the Zoning Administrator to be violating the provisions of this Code. However, if such person is not the owner of the land on or the structure in which the violation is deemed to exist or to have occurred, a copy of the order will be sent by registered or certified mail to the owner of such land or structure, the owner to be determined from the tax roll for the preceding year in the Office of the Tax Assessor of Caddo Parish. The date of mailing is deemed the date of service of any order served by registered or certified mail.

C.

Institute, in courts of proper jurisdiction, proceedings for the enforcement of the provisions of this Code and administrative orders and determinations made hereunder when, in the judgment of the Zoning Administrator, such review is desirable.

Any person, firm, or corporation who violates, disobeys, omits, neglects, or refuses to comply with, or who resists the enforcement of any of the provisions of this Code, upon conviction, will be fined for each offense. Each day that a violation continues constitutes a separate offense for the purposes of the penalties and remedies available. The accumulation of penalties for violations, but not the obligation for payment for violations already committed, ceases upon correction of the violation.

Each violation, and each day that such violation continues, is subject to a fine as established in the Code of Ordinances.