In case any building, structure, landscaping
or land is proposed to be erected, constructed, reconstructed, altered,
converted, maintained or used in violation of any of the provisions
of this chapter, the Board of Supervisors or, with the approval of
the Board, an officer of the Board or any aggrieved owner or tenant
of real property who shows that his property or person will be substantially
affected by the alleged violation, in addition to other remedies,
may institute any appropriate action or proceeding to prevent, restrain,
correct or abate such building, structure, landscaping or use of land
or prevent, in or about such premises, any act, conduct, business
or use constituting a violation. When 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 Board of Supervisors. No
such action may be mandated until such notice has been given.
Whenever a violation of this chapter occurs,
any person may file a written complaint with the Zoning Officer in
regard thereto. The Zoning Officer shall promptly investigate all
complaints and make reports thereon to the Board of Supervisors.
The procedures set forth in Article
X-A of the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code, Act 247, as amended, shall constitute the exclusive mode for securing review
of any decision rendered pursuant to this chapter or deemed to have
been made under this chapter.