It shall be the duty of the Zoning Officer to
take cognizance of violations of this chapter. He shall investigate
each violation which comes to his attention, whether by observation
or communication. He shall order, in writing, the correction of such
conditions as are found to be in violation of this chapter.
An enforcement notice shall be sent to the owner
of record of the parcel on which the violation has occurred, to any
person who has filed a written request to receive enforcement notices
regarding that parcel and to any other person requested, in writing,
by the owner of record. The notice of enforcement shall include:
A. The name of the owner of record and any other persons
against whom the Township intends to take action.
B. The location of the property in violation.
C. The specific violation, with a description of the
requirements that have not been met, citing in each instance the applicable
provisions of the chapter.
D. The date on which expires the period in which compliance
with the chapter is to be achieved.
E. A statement describing the recipient's right to appeal
to the zoning hearing board within 30 days of receipt of the notice.
F. A statement that failure to comply with the notice
within the time specified, unless extended by appeal to the Zoning
Hearing Board, constitutes a violation, with possible sanctions clearly
described.
The fees for permits, applications for special
exceptions, applications for variances, Zoning Hearing Board certificates,
etc., and other charges associated with this zoning chapter shall
be fixed in accordance with a Fee Schedule adopted by a resolution
of the Board of Supervisors, and such schedule may be amended from
time to time by resolution of the Board of Supervisors.