§ 50-252. Violations.

(a)

Notice of violation. Whenever an inspector determines that a violation of this subdivision exists, the inspector shall give notice of the violation and an order to correct to the property owner or his/her designee and the tenant. The notice shall be in writing and describe with reasonable detail the violation so that the property owner or his/her designee has the opportunity to correct the violation(s).

(b)

Time for correction. The notice shall provide a reasonable amount of time for correction, ranging from 24 hours to 120 days, depending on the severity of the violation. The property owner or his/her designee may request an extension of time in writing, which may be granted if the director determines that substantial progress is being made to correct the violation(s).

(c)

Service of notice. Notice shall be served personally to the property owner or his/her designee, or if the property owner is not present, notice shall be left on the premises and mailed to the property owner at the address on record with the city. Such notice shall be effective five days after mailing,

(d)

Report of inspection. Upon completion of the rental property inspection, the inspector shall provide written notice of the results of the inspection on site with the property owner, his/her designee, tenant, or post such notice on the property. The notice shall contain itemization of any violation(s) and set a period of time for correction ranging from 24 hours to 120 days.

(e)

Formal notice of inspection results. A formal report of the inspection results shall be mailed to the property owner or his/her designee within ten days of the completion of the inspection. Such formal report shall include the results of the inspection and, if necessary, the period of time for correction, the scheduled re-inspection date and time, and any re-inspection fees and costs.

(f)

Re-inspections. Re-inspections shall be conducted to verify that violations identified on the initial inspection have been corrected. The property owner or his/her designee shall be responsible for scheduling required re-inspections. If the director determines upon re-inspection that the corrective action(s) requested was/were not performed, the owner of the property shall be charged a re-inspection fee prior to the next inspection consistent with this subdivision.

(g)

Violations that were not noted on the initial inspection report, but are discovered on the re-inspection due to subsequent damage or deterioration, shall be subject to correction.

(Ord. No. 2018-007, § 1, 11-8-2018)