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with respect to the seven "questions presented." This Answer Brief therefore addresses only the jurisdictional issues raised by Defendants in their opening brief. 1. Subiect Matter Jurisdiction This action was commenced by the County to enforce provisions of the Gilpin County Zoning Resolution, specifically, the requirement that a valid building pemtit be acquired prior to erecting, constructing, or reconstructing any structures within the County. The structures involved consist of the Defendants' personal residence and a bam. There are two statutory mechanisms available for enforcement of the zoning violations on Defendants' property. §30-28-124 C.R.S. authorizes a County to commence an action for abatement of zoning violations and injunctive relief as necessary to remove the offending structures, or otherwise secwe compliance with the zoning regulations. C.R.S. §30-28-124.5 provides an alternative method for securing compliance with the zoning regulations, by the imposition of civil penalties including penalties on a per diem basis for continued violation of the County zoning regulations. Both types of actions are to be commenced in the County Court. )n this case, the County elected to pursue the imposition of civil penalties. After trial, the Court found that County had sustained its bwden of proofby a preponderance of the evidence per C.R.S. §30-28-124.5(1)(d), and found the Defendants in violation of the Gilpin County Zoning regulations by their action in constructing a residential structure and barn upon their property without County building permits. Based upon the two separate violations, the Court imposed a penalty of $250.00 per violation or $500.00 in total, as authorized under §30-28-124.5(1) C.R.S.' ~ After trial, Defendants continued in their refusal to obtain the two required building permits. The County Court, pursuant to 30-23-124.5([) C.R.S., at [he request of the Counry, subsequently ordered [he Defendant to pay per 3