§ 10-32. Enforcement.

Violation of any of the provisions of this article may be prosecuted as described in chapter 2, article III of this Code. Code remedies include but are not limited to applicable remedies and penalties generally, or special penalty procedures specifically provided herein. No provision hereof shall prohibit the county from enforcing this article by any other means or methods allowed by law including but not limited to misdemeanor prosecution. Each day that an offense or violation of this article continues shall be deemed a separate offense.

The enforcing agency, which shall be the county administrator or designee, shall be charged with the duty of administering the provisions of this article and securing compliance therewith. In furtherance of this responsibility, the enforcing agency shall:

(1)

Make such inspections as may be necessary to carry out the purposes and intent of this article. Appropriate action shall be initiated to bring about compliance with this article if such inspections disclose any instance of noncompliance.

(2)

Investigate thoroughly any complaints of alleged violations of this article and indicate clearly in writing as a public record the disposition made of such complaints.

(3)

State the violations in writing, the remedy of all conditions, and order a time limit for compliance.

(4)

Request the assistance of the county attorney in taking appropriate legal action upon the failure of the responsible party to comply with such violation order at the time specified therein.

(5)

Have the authority to request assistance from the office of the state attorney with respect to prosecution as a misdemeanor pursuant to special penalty procedures herein.

(Ord. No. 2008-02, § 17, 1-15-08)