How many notices are given to violators of a land use violation?
A notice of violation letter is sent to the violator and they are given 30 days from the date of receipt to respond or comply. If at that time nothing has been done, a warning citation is sent giving approximately 15 days from the date of the notice for compliance to be met. If compliance still has not been met, a citation with the corresponding civil penalty is sent. This must be paid and compliance met within 15 days from the date of the citation. Failure to comply at this juncture, subjects the violator to a daily accrual civil penalty and issuance of a criminal summons to appear in court.
