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12-3 <br /> S. in two weeks th-3 Zoning Officer shall reinspect the <br /> site and if the property or use is still in violation he shall <br /> consult with the County Attorney who will proceed with further <br /> action where warranted. In cases where criminal prosecution is <br /> indicated the District Attorney will be advised of the facts via <br /> aconference involving the District Attorney, Planning Department <br /> staff and the County Attorney. Subsequent to this conference but <br /> before a criminal warrant is "sworn-out" the County Attorney shall <br /> write a "cease and desist" letter giving the violator five days <br /> to come into compliance and explaining that failure to do so will <br /> result in criminal prosecution. in cases where a civil remedy <br /> is indicated a "cease And desist" letter shall be sent to the <br /> violator indicating that the violation must be corrected within five <br /> days, the failure of which will result in. civil action. T <br /> Thereafter <br /> the matter will be brought before the Board of County Commissioners <br /> for authority to proceed in a civil action. In- all cases of <br /> irreparable harm to other property owners or the County's Zoning <br /> regulations warranting immediate action, any or all of the above <br /> time periods may be shortened or suspended altogether upon <br /> the authorization of the Board of County Commissioners. <br /> -2- <br />