In an effort to standardize our adjudication procedures as they relate
to the prosecution of zoning and building violations and to economize the
town's resources so far as possible, the Town Board adopts the following
guidelines.
Where the Code Enforcement Officer (CEO) or the Zoning Enforcement Office
(ZEO) learns of a building or zoning violation, they will approach the individual
to secure compliance, including the payment of any relevant fees.
The town official prosecuting the case (i.e., the Town Attorney, Assistant
Town Attorney, Code Enforcement Officer or Zoning Enforcement Officer) has
the authority to enter into a settlement agreement which, in the official's
judgment, serves the best interests of the town. The official may consult
with the Supervisor, the Town Board, the Town Attorney or the Assistant Town
Attorney in negotiating a settlement agreement.