§ 23-4. Summons of Violation.

A.

After the Zoning Administrator or his Deputy has issued a Notice of Violation on any person committing or permitting a violation of the Zoning Ordinance pursuant to Section 23-1(C), and if such violation has not ceased within such reasonable time as is specified in such notice, the Zoning Administrator or his Deputy may issue a summons to be served personally upon such person or posted in a conspicuous location at the site of the violation.

B.

The summons shall provide that any person summoned for a violation may elect to pay the civil penalty by making an appearance in person or in writing by mail to the County Treasurer's office at least 72 hours prior to the time and date fixed for trial and, by such appearance, may enter a waiver of trial, admit liability, and pay the civil penalty established for the offense charged. Such summons shall provide that a signature to an admission of liability shall have the same force and effect as a judgment of court, however, an admission shall not be deemed a criminal conviction for any purpose.

C.

If a person charged with a violation does not elect to enter a waiver of trial and admit liability, the violation shall be tried in the general district court in the same manner and with the same right of appeal as provided by law. A finding of liability shall not be deemed a criminal conviction for any purpose.

(Ord. of 8-1-2006(1))

(Ord. of 8-1-2006(1))