Delaware Code (Titles 8, 9, 25, 30)
9 Del. C. § 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.
# (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.
Amendment history
82 Del. Laws, c. 221, § 1
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In this title (40 sections)
- 9-5502 · Special taxes authorized; purpose; requirements and…
- 9-5503 · Authority granted; section self-executing
- 9-5504 · Bonds payable from special fund; complementary powers of…
- 9-5505 · Special fund
- 9-5506 · When no bonds or other obligations outstanding
- 9-5507 · Adoption of ordinance to implement authority
- 9-5508 · Taxation of bonds
- 9-5509 · Bond form; signatures; maturity; manner of sale
- 9-5510 · Bonds issued are securities
- 9-5511 · Powers granted are supplemental to other laws
- 9-5512 · Construction of chapter
- 9-5513 · Special taxes on real property as alternative to ad valorem…
- 9-5514 · Bonds not to constitute general obligation debt
- 9-5515 · Special development district consistency with certified…
- 9-5516 · Limitation on ad valorem or special taxes within Special…
- 9-5601 · Definitions
- 9-5602 · Promulgation of property maintenance code
- 9-5603 · Department of Planning Services; administration and enforcement
- 9-5604 · Removal of weeds, grasses, refuse, rubbish, trash, or other…
- 9-5605 · Fees
- 9-5606 · Violation of regulations or chapter; notices and orders
- 9-5607 · Abatement; creation of tax lien
- 9-5608 · Penalties
- 9-5609 · Additional remedies
- 9-5610 · Exceptions
- 9-6101 · Definitions
- 9-6102 · Borrowing power; limitations
- 9-6103 · Surplus funds; investment of
- 9-6104 · Salaries of clerks
- 9-6105 · Fire companies
- 9-6106 · Ambulance service
- 9-6107 · Cities and towns; aid for maintenance of public dumping areas
- 9-6108 · Return Day observance
- 9-6109 · Operation of Courthouse
- 9-6110 · Rules and regulations
- 9-6111 · Real or immovable property; acquisition, lease, rental or…
- 9-6301 · Definitions
- 9-6302 · Application for construction permits
- 9-6303 · Reports on permits issued by incorporated cities or towns
- 9-6304 · Inspections