§ 5-130. Notices, hearings and orders.  


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  • Notice of violations; requirements of notice. Whenever it is brought to the attention of the council that there has been a violation of any provisions of this article, the city council shall give notice of such alleged violation to the permittee or licensee or agent, as hereinafter provided. The notice shall (1) be in writing; (2) shall include a statement of the reasons for its issuance; (3) allow a reasonable time of not less than thirty (30) days nor more than one (1) year, based upon the nature and severity of the violation and having due regard for the safety and protections of the community, for the performance of the act it requires; (4) be served upon the licensee or the licensee's agent; provided that the notice or order shall be deemed to have been properly served upon the licensee or agent when a copy thereof has been sent by mail to the licensee's or agent's last known address, or when the licensee or agent has been served with the notice by any method authorized or required by the laws of this state; and (5) contain an outline of remedial action when if taken, will effect compliance with the provisions of this article. If the violation is not remedied in accordance with the notice, and a breach of the article continues, then the council may revoke any permits or licenses issued in addition to any punishment provided in section 5-134 hereof.

(Ord. No. 2001-04, § 6, 5-14-2001)