[Amended 7-6-1992 by L.L. No. 6-1992]
A.
In their interpretation and application, the provisions
of this chapter shall be held to be the minimum requirements adopted
for the promotion of the public health, safety, comfort, convenience
and general welfare.
B.
It is not intended by this chapter to repeal, abrogate,
annul or in any way impair or interfere with any existing provisions
of law or ordinance or any rules, regulations or permits previously
adopted or issued or which shall be adopted or issued pursuant to
law relating to the use of buildings or premises; provided, however,
that where this chapter imposes a greater restriction upon the use
of a building or premises or upon the height of buildings or requires
larger yards, courts or other spaces than are imposed or required
by such existing provisions of law or ordinance or by such rules,
regulations or permits, the provisions of this chapter shall control.
[Amended 3-4-1985 by L.L. No. 1-1985; 7-6-1992 by L.L. No.
6-1992]
A.
This chapter shall be enforced by such person or persons
as may hereafter be designated by the Board of Trustees for that purpose.
C.
Before any real estate subdivision sign provided for under § 240-7A(3) of this chapter is erected or maintained, the owner or lessee, or the agent of either, or the architect or builder employed by such owner or lessee shall submit to the Village Clerk or Village Clerk-Treasurer or to such other person as may hereafter be designated by the Board of Trustees a written application, in such form as the Board of Trustees may prescribe, for the issuance of a permit hereunder. Each application for such permit for such sign shall be accompanied by a drawing of the proposed sign showing the style and dimensions thereof, the size, type and style of lettering, the wording and the proposed location thereof. Each applicant shall pay to the Village Treasurer or Village Clerk-Treasurer a fee as set forth in Chapter A243, Fees, Charges and Deposits, for each such permit for each sign, and all permits for such signs shall expire one year after the date of issue.
[Amended 11-10-1999 by L.L. No. 3-1999]
[Amended 1-6-1976 by L.L. No. 1-1976; 7-9-1992 by L.L. No. 6-1992]
A.
The owner, lessee, tenant, general agent, architect, builder, contractor or any other person who knowingly commits, takes part or assists in any violation of this chapter, or any article or subdivision hereof, or who excavates premises or maintains any building, wall, structure, sign or premises in which any violation of this chapter shall exist shall, for each and every day that such violation continues, be subject to a fine as provided in Chapter 1, General Provisions, Article II, Penalties, of the Code of the Village of Flower Hill.
B.
Additional remedies for violations. Whenever the Board
of Trustees or a person designated by it to enforce this chapter is
satisfied that any excavation, building, wall, structure, sign or
premises or any portion thereof, permitted or forbidden, is being
erected, constructed, reconstructed, altered, repaired, converted
or maintained or any excavation, building, structure, sign, premises
or part thereof is being used in violation of or not in compliance
with any of the provisions or requirements of this chapter, it or
he may, in its or his discretion, in addition to other remedies, institute
through the Attorney for the Village any appropriate action or proceeding
at law or in equity to prevent such unlawful erection, construction,
reconstruction, alteration, repair, conversion, maintenance or use;
to prevent, restrain or abate such violation; to prevent the occupancy
or use of said building, structure or land; or to prevent any illegal
act, conduct, business or use in or about such premises.
