CAZEO CASE STUDY REQUIREMENTS

1. Table of Contents

2. Description of Problem

- Regulation (s) being violated

- What is the nature of the violation?

- How did it come to the attention of the ZEO?

3. Background Statement

- History of past violations, permits, variances, etc. at the site

- Changes of regulations affecting the situation

- Involvement of other persons (neighbors, municipal departments, etc.)

4. Actions of Zoning Enforcement Officer/Synopsis of Events

- Review of records, plans, and other data

- Site inspections, observations, documentation of conditions

- Correspondence drafted/sent by ZEO

- Coordination with other departments, Police, MVD, etc.

A. Dealing with varied and Complex Issues and Uncooperative Persons

- How does the violator/property owner respond?

- How can they be dealt with (options and alternatives available to ZEO)?

- What are the physical constraints, legal constraints, ethical issues, and unusual circumstances of the situation?

B. Appeals to Zoning Board of Appeals

- Was it appealed to the ZBA? What happened?

- What did the ZEO do to prepare/present the case?

- What if it had been, what actions would have been taken by the ZEO?

- ZEO’s experiences with having his/her actions/decisions appealed to ZBA and how those experiences were applied in this case.

C. Court Action

- Describe litigation involved in this case

- Was an arrest warrant, injunction or restraining order sought?

- How did/should the ZEO prepare for court?

- ZEO’s experience with court actions and how those experiences applied to this case

D. Demonstration of Preparation for Various Scenarios

- Action by ZEO to document conditions, violator’s actions, and the ZEO’s actions

- Evaluation of options and remedies to correct the violation

- Anticipation of violator’s action and the formulation of appropriate response (s) by ZEO

E. Summary and Conclusions

- What were the key actions, responses and what outcome was achieved?

- What worked and what didn’t work?

- What insights or lessons were learned?

5. Chronology of Events

- Separate sheet highlighting dates, activity and who did what

6. Exhibits

- Pertinent supporting documentation/information/letters