A. A code enforcement officer is authorized to serve a notice of violation upon a responsible party for any violation of the Municipal Code. The notice of violation will describe the violation, the dates and location of the violation, the applicable code section(s), the corrective action required and a date for compliance reinspection. The responsible party will be advised that a reinspection fee (CVMC 1.41.060) will be imposed for a second and all subsequent reinspection if compliance is not voluntarily obtained, and that an administrative citation may also be issued along with civil penalties pursuant to CVMC 1.41.100 and 1.41.110 until the property is brought into compliance. The responsible party will be allowed a minimum of 10 calendar days to correct minor violations and no less than 30 calendar days for major violations. A code enforcement officer may extend the time for a reasonable period beyond those limits if circumstances dictate. The notice of violation will inform the responsible party of the potential costs and consequences that may ensue under this chapter if voluntary compliance is not obtained within the time prescribed. If the violation is corrected in accordance with the terms of the notice of violation, no costs or charges will be imposed.

B. Service of a notice of violation is effective upon delivery or mailing pursuant to this section. Failure or refusal to sign does not invalidate the notice of violation and subsequent proceedings.

C. The property will be reinspected once for compliance. If the responsible party refuses to allow inspection, after a reasonable demand, the code enforcement officer may obtain an inspection warrant pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure Section 1822.50. Failure of the responsible party to allow inspection or remedy the violation shall result in the issuance of an administrative citation, the charging of reinspection fees, and may result in a separate criminal violation for the failure to allow inspection (CCP Section 1822.57).

D. If the violation also constitutes the performance of work without a required permit or in violation of an issued permit, the code enforcement officer may issue a cease and desist order pursuant to CVMC 1.41.070 to temporarily and immediately enjoin the work and to take any other action appropriate at that time. If the violation creates a hazardous condition which affects public safety or an imminent threat to life, safety, summary abatement may be initiated pursuant to this section. (Ord. 2718 § 3, 1998).