A.
Unlawful to use or improve any structure or land or to use water
or air in violation of any provisions of this chapter. It shall be
unlawful to use or improve any structure or land or to use water or
air in violation of any provisions of this chapter. In case of violation,
the Town Board, the Zoning Administrator, Building Inspector, the
Town Attorney, the Plan Commission or any property owner who would
be specifically damaged by such violation may institute appropriate
action or proceeding to enjoin a violation of this chapter or cause
a structure to be vacated or removed.
B.
Actions and proceedings to enjoin violations. The Town of Barton
may institute appropriate action or proceedings to enjoin violations
of this chapter or the applicable Wisconsin Statutes or Wisconsin
Administrative Code.
A.
Double fee. A double fee shall be charged by the Zoning Administrator
if work is started before a permit is applied for and issued. Such
double fee shall not release the applicant from full compliance with
this chapter nor from prosecution for violation of this chapter.
B.
Remedial action. Whenever an order of the Zoning Administrator has
not been complied with within 30 days after written notice has been
mailed to the owner, resident agent, or occupant of the premises,
the Town Board, the Zoning Administrator, the Building Inspector,
or the Town Attorney may institute appropriate legal action or proceedings
to prohibit such owner, agent, or occupant from using such structure,
land, or water.
C.
Forfeiture and imprisonment. Any person, firm, or corporation who
violates or fails to comply with the provisions of this chapter shall,
upon conviction thereof, forfeit not less than $20 nor more than $200,
plus the costs of prosecution, for each offense.
D.
Separate offense. Each day a violation exists or continues shall
constitute a separate offense.
E.
Injunctive relief. In addition to the above-described fines, the
Town Board or its agent shall have the power to institute appropriate
action for injunctive relief to prevent persons, firms, or corporations
from acting in violation of the provision of this chapter.
