§ 82-38.1008. Violations and penalties.

(a)

Violations of the terms or any of the conditions of approval of a land use permit issued under this article may result in revocation of the permit in accordance with Article 26-2.20, as well as any other enforcement remedy allowed by law.

(b)

If the deemed approved status of a deemed approved activity is revoked, the property owner or business owner is subject to:

(1)

Criminal enforcement action in accordance with Chapter 14-8, including arrest by citation;

(2)

Civil enforcement in accordance with Chapter 14-6; and

(3)

In the case of a property owner, nuisance abatement in accordance with Chapter 14-6.

(c)

Liability for Expenses. In addition to the punishment provided by law, a violator is liable for costs, expenses, and disbursements paid or incurred by the county or any of its contractors in the correction and abatement of the violation. Re-inspection fees to ascertain compliance with previously noticed or cited violations may be charged against the owner of the deemed approved activity in an amount set by the board of supervisors. The county administrator or his or her designee must mail the property owner or business owner of the affected premises a written notice setting forth the itemized cost of chargeable services and requesting payment of those costs. If the bill is not paid in the time stated in the notice, the charges will be referred to the county office of revenue collection, or if the charges are against the property owner, the charges will be placed as a lien against the property in accordance with Chapter 14-6.

(Ord. 2002-33 § 2).