Whenever a violation of this title occurs, or its alleged to have occurred, any person may file a written complaint. Such complaint stating fully the causes and basis thereof shall be filed with the administrator. The administrator shall properly record the complaint, immediately investigate and take action thereon as follows:

   A.    Upon determination by the administrator that a violation of this title has occurred he shall notify the responsible party of the violation. The notice of violation shall be in writing and shall include:

      1.    A description of the premises sufficient for identification.

      2.    A statement indicating the nature of the violation.

      3.    A statement of the remedial action necessary to effect compliance.

      4.    The date before which the violation shall be corrected.

      5.    A statement that failure to obey may result in further action.

   B.    The notification of violation is deemed to have been properly served to the responsible party if it is served to him personally or sent by certified mail to his last known address. (Ord. 518, 6-10-2008)

Penalties for failure to comply with or violations of the provisions of this title shall constitute a misdemeanor. Each day a violation continues shall be considered a separate offense. Nothing herein contained shall prevent the council or any other public official or private citizen from taking lawful action as is necessary to restrain or prevent any violation of this title or of the Idaho Code. (Ord. 518, 6-10-2008)

The council shall establish by resolution a schedule of fees, charges and expenses and a collection procedure for zoning permits, amendments, appeals, variances, conditional use permits, plan approvals, and other matters pertaining to the administration and enforcement of this title requiring investigations, inspections, legal advertising, consultation services, postage, and other expenses.

In addition, the applicant shall pay to the city of Spirit Lake the cost of legal publication and attorney fees required for legal opinions, research and investigation of matters required by this title and/or Idaho Code.

Until all applicable fees, charges and expenses have been paid in full, no action shall be taken on the application or appeal. (Ord. 518, 6-10-2008)