A. When a violation is discovered, and is not remedied through informal means, written notice of the violation shall be given. This notice shall be delivered by:

B. When service is made by certified mail, a copy of the notice may also be sent by regular mail. Service shall be deemed sufficient if the certified mail is unclaimed or refused, but the regular mail is not returned by the post office within 10 days after mailing.

C. The notice shall include a description of the violation and its location, the measures necessary to correct it, the possibility of civil penalties and judicial enforcement action, and notice of the right to appeal. The notice shall also state the time period allowed, if any, to correct the violation, which time period may vary depending on the nature of the violation and knowledge of the violator.

D. This notice shall be an administrative determination subject to appeal as provided below.

E. A notice of violation shall not be required where a notice of the same violation has been issued to the same violator at the same property within the previous two years. In such cases, the violator may be charged with a continuing violation without further notice. A notice shall also not be required where action is taken under paragraph 15.3.5, Judicial Action to Collect Civil Penalty, or paragraph 15.3.6, Permit Denial or Conditions.