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When a violation or alleged violation exists and when it is determined that enforcement is necessary, the type of enforcement action will be at the discretion of the enforcement official and generally should reflect what is warranted by the evidence, severity of the violation or alleged violation, and history of violations on the same property or by the same violator. The following options, as described in subsequent sections, may be used to enforce the Unified Development Code:

Request to stop work;

Stop work order;

Enforcement as a common nuisance;

Request to remedy;

Bring action to local court to invoke any legal, equitable or special remedy;

Bring action to local court to enforce a condition, covenant or commitment;

Bring action to local court to request a prohibitory or permanent injunction to restrain;

Bring action to local court to request a mandatory injunction to remove a structure;

Impose a fine for violations;

Bring action to a local court to invoke a fine for violations; or

Any remedy or actions set forth in Indiana Code, common law, or other applicable State regulations. [Ord. 12-27-11 § 10.07.]