§ 26-178. Compliance.

If in the determination of the administrator a violation has occurred, the following steps shall be taken:

(1)

The violator shall be presented written notice informing the violator of the administrator's findings.

(2)

A specific time period to correct the violation shall be stated in the written notice.

(3)

On the first day following the expiration of the stated time period, the administrator shall fine the violator a penalty of five hundred dollars ($500.00) for each day that the violation is not corrected.

(4)

If after a reasonable length of time it has become apparent that the violator will not correct the problem, the administrator shall correct the violation. The administrator shall use city forces or private forces and add the cost of correcting the violation to the accrued fines imposed.

(5)

Should the property be leased or rented by a violator, the owner of the property shall receive the same written notice and ultimately be responsible for any fines or correction costs.

(6)

Should the correction costs or fines not be paid, these costs after due process shall be entered and attached to the property taxes of the real property that is in violation.

(Ord. of 1-16-90, § 4(4.2))