Unified Development Ordinance - Currituck County Government

Chapter 9: EnforcementSECTION 9.4: RESPONSIBLE PERSONSSubsection 9.5.1: Responsibility For EnforcementE. Remove existing Heritage trees from a site or parcel of land without first obtainingappropriate permits and development approvals, and complying with their terms andconditions.F. Disturb any landscaped area or vegetation required by this Ordinance.G. Install, create, erect, alter, or maintain any sign without first obtaining the appropriatepermits or development approvals, and complying with their terms and conditions.H. Fail to remove any sign installed, created, erected, or maintained in violation of thisOrdinance, or for which the permit has expired.I. Fail to achieve compliance with the flood damage prevention standards in thisOrdinance.J. Create, expand, replace, or change any nonconformity except in compliance with thisOrdinance.K. Reduce or diminish the requirements for development, design, or dimensionalstandards below the minimum required by this Ordinance.L. Increase the intensity or density of development, except in accordance with thestandards of this Ordinance.M. Through any act or omission, fail to comply with any other provisions, procedures, orstandards as required by this Ordinance.9.4. RESPONSIBLE PERSONSThe owner, tenant, or occupant of any land or structure, and an architect, engineer, builder,contractor, agent, or any other person who participates in, assists, directs, creates, ormaintains a situation that constitutes a violation of this Ordinance may be held responsible forthe violation and subject to the remedies and penalties set forth in this chapter.9.5. ENFORCEMENT GENERALLY9.5.1. Responsibility For EnforcementThe Planning Director shall be responsible for enforcing the provisions of this Ordinance inaccordance with the North Carolina General Statutes.9.5.2. Complaints Regarding ViolationsWhenever a violation of this Ordinance occurs, or is alleged to have occurred, any person mayfile a written (electronic or hardcopy) complaint. The complaint, stating fully the cause andbasis therefore shall be filed with the Planning Director, who shall properly record suchcomplaint, investigate, and take appropriate action as provided by this Ordinance.9.5.3. InspectionsOn presenting proper credentials, the Planning Director may enter upon land or inspect anystructure to ensure compliance with the provisions of this Ordinance. These inspections shallbe carried out during normal business hours unless the Planning Director determines there isan emergency necessitating inspections at another time.CURRITUCK COUNTY, NC UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE9.2