Code Enforcement

Administrative Process

• Notice of Violation issued
• Notice and Order issued
• If property owner fails to comply with Notice and Order a Notice of Noncompliance is recorded and Administrative Penalties begin to accrue
• If property owner appeals Notice and Order the appeal is heard by the Administrative Law Judge
• Decision is entered by Administrative Law Judge
• If needed, a warrant to enter property is obtained
• Bids are obtained by contractors to carry out Notice and Order
• Contract is written
• Abatement is performed
• Property Owner is billed
• If bill is paid by property owner, a Notice of Compliance is recorded and the case is closed
• If bill remains unpaid, a Cost Accounting Hearing is prepared and heard before the Board of Supervisors
• Boards decision is recorded
• Lien is recorded against property
• Request to Tax Collectors office to have lien placed against tax roll is submitted
• Case closed

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