§ 62-51. Penalties.

(a)

Stop work orders. Upon notice from the director of the department, work that is being done on any subdivision, new development or other project (1) contrary to the provisions of this article, (2) without having first obtained approved roadway names and addresses from Fulton County, or (3) not in compliance with such approved roadways or addresses shall be immediately stopped. Such notice shall (1) be in writing, (2) shall be given to the owner of the property, his or her authorized agent, or the person or persons in charge of the activity on the property, and (3) shall state the conditions under which work may be resumed.

(b)

Violations. For purposes of enforcing the provisions of this article, the Magistrate Court of Fulton County, any other court of competent jurisdiction hearing cases brought as violations of the provisions of this article, or the Fulton County Board of Code Enforcement shall be authorized to impose penalties or fines not to exceed $1,000.00 for each violation. Each day during which a violation exists shall constitute a separate violation.

(c)

Lien power. In the event a property owner fails or refuses to correct a violation of this article within the time set forth in the written notice provided for in subsection 62-48(b) of this article, Fulton County shall be entitled to take such remedial action as it deems necessary to ensure compliance, whereupon the property owner shall reimburse Fulton County for any cost or expense associated with such compliance efforts. In the event that the property owner fails or refuses to make such reimbursement, Fulton County shall be entitled to place a lien on the property to secure payment and reimbursement for such costs and expenses.

(d)

Citation power. Persons designated by the director of the department and by the director of the department of public works are hereby authorized to issue citations or summons or both, charging violations under this article, returnable to the Magistrate Court of Fulton County or to any other court of competent jurisdiction, or to the Fulton County Board of Code Enforcement.

(Res. No. 05-0584, § 16, 5-18-05)