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Annotated Outline <br /> ENFORCEMENT <br /> General Commentary: This section will carry forward the provisions in the existing ordinance with some minor reorganization and <br /> reformatting to be consistent with the rest of the UDO. By making it easier to understand the enforcement process,we hope to reduce <br /> the time, expense, and uncertainty of enforcing the UDO. One aspect for the town to consider is the inclusion of a discussion of the <br /> enforcement process in the administrative manual as a way to help ensure potential code violators better understand the enforcement <br /> process. <br /> PURPOSE ArEicle 8 Enfor'cemen't, <br /> This section will set forth the purpose of the enforcement section. <br /> 8.1 Purpose <br /> COMPLIANCE REQUIRED <br /> This section will state that compliance with all provisions of the UDO is 8.2 Compliance Required <br /> required. <br /> 83 Violation <br /> VIOLATIONS <br /> This section will explain that failure to comply with any provision of the UDO, 8.4 Responsible Persons <br /> or the terms or conditions of any permit or authorization granted pursuant to <br /> the UDO,shall constitute a violation of the ordinance. The section will include 8-5 Enforcement Generally <br /> both general violations as well as identifying specific violations. <br /> 8.06 Remedies and Penalties <br /> RESPONSIBLE PERSONS A. Remedies and Penalties <br /> This section will state that any person who violates the UDO shall be subject to Available to Town' <br /> B• Criminal Penalties <br /> the remedies and penalties set forth in this chapter. "Person"will be defined <br /> broadly to include both human beings and business entities (firms and co Civil Penalties <br /> corporations). D. Cumulative Penalties <br /> ENFORCEMENT GENERALLY <br /> This section will identify those persons responsible for enforcement of the provisions of the UDO, as well as the general <br /> enforcement procedure. The Planning Director(or designee)shall be responsible for enforcement of the UDO. This section <br /> will include provisions for notice of violation, and procedures to deal with complaints filed by others regarding a perceived or <br /> potential violation. <br /> REMEDIES AND PENALTIES <br /> This section will include provisions detailing a range of penalties and remedies available to the town under North Carolina <br /> law. <br /> Hillsborough,No Carolina <br /> Page 18 Unified Development Ordinance I Draft Annotated Outline <br /> November,2009 <br />