Delaware Code Title 9 Sec. 5606 – Violation of regulations or chapter; notices and orders
(a) For the purpose of enforcing compliance with the provisions of the Kent County Property Maintenance Code, and removing illegal, unhealthy, or unsafe conditions, the Department of Planning Services shall issue such rules, notices, or orders as may be necessary.
Terms Used In Delaware Code Title 9 Sec. 5606
- Department of Planning Services: means the Kent County Department of Planning Services. See Delaware Code Title 9 Sec. 5601
- Kent County Levy Court: means the Levy Court for Kent County. See Delaware Code Title 9 Sec. 5601
- Person responsible: means the owner and any other person or persons who have control over the property or are responsible for the violation. See Delaware Code Title 9 Sec. 5601
- Property: means a lot, plot, or parcel of land, including any structures thereon. See Delaware Code Title 9 Sec. 5601
(b) Whenever the Department of Planning Services is satisfied that a person responsible has committed an offense against the Kent Property Maintenance Code or other provision of the Kent County Code that constitutes a threat to the public health, safety, or welfare, or of an order of the Department of Planning Services, the Department of Planning Services may serve a written notice or order upon the person responsible, directing discontinuance of each illegal action and the remedying of the condition that is in violation of the provisions, regulations, or requirements as adopted by the Kent County Levy Court or by order of the Department of Planning Services.
(c) No person, having been served with such a notice or order, shall fail to comply with the requirements thereof within the time stated therein or within 15 days if no time is provided, unless the Department of Planning Services determines that such violation cannot be cured within such time and clearly delineates additional time for compliance.