§ 21.25.030. Enforcement orders.  


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  • A.

    An administrative official designated under section 21.10.005 may order:

    1.

    The discontinuation of a use of land or a structure that is in violation of this title.

    2.

    The abatement or removal of a structure or part of a structure that is a violation of this title.

    3.

    The discontinuation of construction or other activity preparatory to a structure or use of land or a structure that is a violation of this title.

    4.

    The suspension or revocation of an entitlement issued under this title under the authority, or purported authority, of which a violation of this title is occupied, maintained, constructed or established.

    5.

    The restoration of any structure, vegetation, land, water body or other thing upon the land that is destroyed, damaged, altered or removed in violation of this title.

    6.

    Any other action necessary to prevent, abate or discontinue a violation of this title.

    B.

    An enforcement order issued under subsection A of this section may be directed to one or more violators. A written enforcement order issued under subsection A of this section which is served on a violator personally or by certified mail is final with respect to that violator if not appealed to the zoning board of examiners and appeals within 30 days of its service.

    C.

    An enforcement order need not be issued before legal action is commenced with respect to a violation of this title. The pendency of any proceeding regarding an enforcement order issued under subsection A of this section does not stay any other legal action with respect to the violation that is the subject of the enforcement order.

(GAAB 21.05.080.B, 21.05.100; AO No. 77-355; AO No. 85-23)