§ 22-183. Contents of notice of civil violation.

The form of the notice of civil violation issued pursuant to this division shall provide the following information:

(1)

The date of issuance;

(2)

The name of the code inspector issuing the notice of civil violation;

(3)

The name and address of the violator;

(4)

The section number or description of the code, ordinance or law violated;

(5)

A brief description of the nature of the violation, including the location, date and time of the violation;

(6)

The procedure for the violator to follow in order to pay the civil penalty or to contest the notice of civil violation;

(7)

The applicable civil penalty for which the violator may be liable;

(8)

The time within which the violation must be corrected;

(9)

A conspicuous statement that each day of continued violation after the time period for correction has run shall be deemed a continuing violation subject to an additional penalty in the same amount as the original civil penalty;

(10)

A statement that the filing of a request for an administrative hearing will toll the accrual of continuing violation penalties;

(11)

A conspicuous statement that if the violator fails to correct the violation and/or fails to pay the civil penalty within the time allowed, and fails to contest the notice of civil violation by requesting an administrative hearing before a special master within 15 days after service of the notice of civil violation, the violator shall be deemed to have waived his right to contest the notice of civil violation, that such waiver shall constitute an admission of the violation, and that in such case, an order may be entered against the violator for the amount of the civil penalty, any applicable continuing violation penalties, and any other applicable costs; and

(12)

Notice that the violator may be liable for the reasonable costs of the administrative hearing should the violator be found guilty of the violation.

(13)

Notice that the violator may be liable for the costs and expenses incurred by the city as a result of the investigation and enforcement proceedings, should the violator be found guilty of the violation.

(Ord. No. 2018-017, § 1, 2-27-2018)

State law reference

Similar provisions, F.S. § 162.21(3)(c), (6).