§ 10-152. Enforcement by county code enforcement special magistrate or county code enforcement board.

(a)

When an officer has reason to believe that the provisions of this chapter are being violated, the officer may initiate enforcement proceedings. The officer's belief that a violation exists may result from observation of the officer, or from complaints, whether written or verbal.

(b)

If a violation of this chapter is found, and if the officer chooses to proceed with enforcement by the county code enforcement special magistrate or the county code enforcement board, the officer shall follow the procedure of Ordinance 2006-04, as may, from time to time, be amended. Hearings by the code enforcement special magistrate or county code enforcement board shall be conducted in accordance with Ordinance 2006-04, as may, from time to time, be amended.

(c)

Appeal of administrative order. An aggrieved party, including the county, may appeal a final administrative order of the county code enforcement special magistrate or county code enforcement board to the circuit court. Such appeal shall not be a hearing de novo but shall be limited to appellate review of the record created before the county code enforcement special magistrate or county code enforcement board. An appeal shall be filed within 30 days of the execution of the order to be appealed.

(d)

Notice. All notices required by this section shall be provided to the alleged violator by certified mail, return receipt requested; or by hand delivery by the sheriff or other law enforcement officer, animal control officer or code inspector; or by leaving the notice at the violator's usual place of residence with some person of his family above 15 years of age and informing such person of the contents of the notice; or, in the case of commercial premises, leaving the notice with the manager or other person in charge.

(Ord. No. 2009-01, § 1, 4-9-09)