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Phase 2: Voluntary Compliance Campaign (Months 3–6) <br />Issue written notices identifying observed code concerns and recommended corrective actions. <br />Establish reasonable compliance timelines (typically 30–90 days), based on the nature and extent <br />of violations. <br />Provide guidance related to permits, code requirements, and corrective options. <br />Where available, offer incentives such as extended timelines or beautification assistance. <br />Phase 3: Active Enforcement (Months 6–12+) For properties that do not achieve compliance during the <br />voluntary phase: <br />Issue formal Notices of Violation (NOVs). <br />Apply enforcement actions consistently within the active geographic segment. <br />Utilize administrative citations, civil penalties, or legal remedies as authorized by city ordinance. <br />Initiate abatement for severe or repeat violations when necessary, with recovery of costs through <br />special assessments. <br />Maintain detailed enforcement records for legal compliance and accountability. <br />VI. Resources and Staffing <br /> <br />Lead Department: Community Development - Code Enforcement. <br />Support Departments (as necessary): Building, Public Works, Planning, City Attorney’s Office, and Police. <br />Staffing: Code Enforcement Officer (primary); Planning Assistant (assisting). <br />Technology: Mobile inspection and documentation tools; NearMap aerial imaging. <br />VII. Financial Considerations <br /> <br />General Fund allocation for enforcement activities (mailings, postage, etc.). <br />Special assessments to recover abatement costs. <br />Potential state or regional grants related to corridor improvement. <br />Public-private partnerships with corridor businesses. <br />Potential use of Ramsey business assistance programs for eligible redevelopment or renovation efforts <br />should a program be available for the necessary improvement work. <br />VIII. Legal Safeguards and Appeals <br />All enforcement actions will include: <br />Clear written notice of violations. <br />Reasonable timelines for correction. <br />Access to appeals per Ramsey City Code Chapter 2. <br />Consideration of hardship extensions on a case-by-case basis. <br />IX. Success Metrics <br /> <br />Percentage of corridor properties brought into compliance through this initiative. <br />Reduction in documented code violations along the Highway 10 Corridor. <br />Visible improvement in corridor appearance supported by before-and-after documentation. <br />Increased private reinvestment and redevelopment activity. <br />