This Zoning Bylaw shall be enforced by the Building
Inspector who may require the submission of plans, specifications
and other information which he deems to be necessary to determine
compliance with its provisions.
[Amended 4-24-1989 ATM by Art. 24, approved 6-20-1989]
A. Violations. The provisions of this Zoning Bylaw shall
be enforced by noncriminal complaint pursuant to the provisions of
Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 40, Section 21D. The Building
Inspector taking cognizance of a violation of a specific Zoning Bylaw
which he is empowered to enforce, as an alternative to initiating
criminal proceedings, shall give to the offender a written notice
to appear before the Clerk of the District Court having jurisdiction
thereof at any time during office hours, not later than twenty-one
(21) days after the date of such notice. Such notice shall be in triplicate
and shall contain the name and address, if known, of the offender,
the specific offenses charged, and the time and place for his required
appearance. Such notice shall be signed by the enforcing person, and
shall be signed by the offender whenever practicable in acknowledgment
that such notice has been received.
B. Penalties. Each day, or portion of a day, that any violation is allowed to continue shall constitute a separate offense beginning with the date of receipt of the notice and order issued pursuant to §
200-21A of this Zoning Bylaw. The penalty for violation of any provision of this Zoning Bylaw shall be as follows:
(1) First offense: written warning.
(4) Fourth and subsequent offenses: $200.