Enforcement.
Huntsville Code of Ordinances § 7-704
in effectSec. 7-704. - Enforcement.
(a) Notice of violation. If the owner/person in control of the fenced lot shall fail or refuse to comply with the provisions of this article, the director of the community development division or other officer of the community development division may cause to be served upon such owner notice requiring such owner to comply with this article. Such notice shall, unless provided for otherwise: (i) be served in person, by first class mail, or by posting on the premises in a conspicuous place; (ii) describe the nature of the violation; (iii) require compliance within a time stated in the notice; and (iv) where an extension of time is provided for under the terms of this article, provide that in lieu of compliance, an extension of time may be requested by making a written request to the board of adjustments and appeals within a specified time stated in the notice.
(b) Officials charged with enforcement. The director of the community development division or any code officer of such division is responsible for the administration and enforcement of this article.
(c) Issuance of summons and complaint [citation]. In the enforcement of this article, the director of the community development division, any code officer of such division, or any law enforcement officer legally authorized to enforce municipal ordinances may proceed in accordance with section 2-1 of this Code. Nothing herein shall be construed to prevent the obtaining of a warrant with respect to any alleged offense in lieu of issuing a summons and complaint [citation].
(d) Notwithstanding anything contained to the contrary in this article, an owner/person in control may be required to immediately remedy a violation of this article where there is an immediate threat to the public health or safety if the violation is allowed to continue. In such case, there shall be no extensions of time allowed for compliance.
(Ord. No. 07-409, § 1, 5-10-07)
Source: City of Huntsville, Alabama, publisher code (Municode) + enacted ordinances (City Council/Legistar)URL: https://library.municode.com/al/huntsville/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=COOR_CH7BUBURE_ARTIXFE_S7-704ENFetched: 11/6/2026