In their interpretation and application, the provisions of this chapter shall be held to be the minimum requirements adopted for the purpose set forth in the Village Law of the State of New York.
[Added 5-11-1992 by L.L. No. 2-1992]
In any case where this chapter permits the Board of Trustees to issue a permit for a particular use and where no other specific procedure is provided for such permit application, such application shall be made and heard in the same manner as provided for permit applications to the Board of Appeals, except where the Board of Trustees may determine otherwise.
This chapter, including the Zoning Map,[1] may from time to time be amended, supplemented, changed, modified or repealed by the Board of Trustees of the Village of Thomaston, Nassau County, New York, by proceeding for any such purpose and giving hearing and notice thereof according to the provisions of the Village Law of the State of New York.[2]
[1]
Editor's Note: The Zoning Map is on file in the office of the Village Clerk. A list of zoning map amendments is included at the end of this chapter.
[2]
Editor's Note: Former § 148-117, Certificates of occupancy, which immediately followed this section, was repealed 1-10-1994 by L.L. No. 1-1994.
The provisions of this chapter shall be enforced by the Building Inspector.
A. 
In case any building, signboard, sign or structure is erected, constructed, reconstructed, altered, repaired, converted, maintained or used or any land is used or any hedge, tree, shrub or other growth is maintained in a manner unlawful under this chapter or any regulation made pursuant thereto, in addition to other remedies provided by law, any appropriate action or proceeding, either by legal process or otherwise, may be instituted or taken to prevent such unlawful erection, construction, reconstruction, alteration, repair, conversion, maintenance or use, to restrain, correct or abate any offense or to prevent any illegal act, conduct, business or use in or about said premises.
B. 
For any and every offense against the provisions of this chapter, the owner, general agent or contractor of a building or premises where such an offense has been committed or shall exist, and the lessee or tenant of an entire building or premises where such offense has been committed or shall exist, and the owner, general agent, contractor, lessee or tenant of any part of a building or premises in which part such offense has been committed or shall exist, and the general agent, architect, builder, contractor or any other person who knowingly commits, takes part or assists in any offense or who maintains any building or premises in which such offense exists shall be punishable as provided in the general penalty provisions of the Village of Thomaston. Whenever such person shall have been notified by the Building Inspector or by service of a summons or in any other way that he is committing such offense against this chapter, each day that he shall continue such offense after notification shall constitute a separate violation, subject to a like fine or penalty.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: Former § 148-120, Powers of Clerk in absence of Building Inspector, which immediately followed this section, was repealed 1-10-1994 by L.L. No. 1-1994.