In case any building, structure, landscaping
or land is, or is proposed to be, erected, constructed, reconstructed,
altered, converted, maintained or used in violation of the Township's
Zoning Ordinance, the Township Board of Supervisors or, with the approval
of the Township Board of Supervisors, an officer of the Township or
any aggrieved owner or tenant of real property who shows that his
or her property or person will be substantially affected by the alleged
violation, in addition to other remedies, may institute any appropriate
legal action or proceeding to prevent, restrain, correct or abate
such building, structure, landscaping or land, or to prevent, in or
about such premises, any act, conduct, business or use constituting
a violation. When any such action is instituted by a landowner or
tenant, notice of that action shall be served upon the Township at
least 30 days prior to the time the action is begun by serving a copy
of the complaint on the Township Board of Supervisors. No such action
may be maintained until such notice has been given.
Charges for applications, permits, certificates,
etc., shall be as stated in resolutions adopted by the Township Board
of Supervisors, in accordance with applicable laws.
[Added 1-16-2020 by Ord. No. 662]
The occupation, use, improvement, or maintenance of any building, structure, or land in violation of any condition of approval concerning land development, subdivision, variances, special exceptions, or conditional uses imposed by the Board of Supervisors or the Zoning Hearing Board is prohibited and shall constitute a violation of this chapter. Such violation may be enforced by the Township or an affected property owner in accordance with the enforcement provisions set forth in Article
VI of the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code for zoning ordinance violations.