A violation of this chapter is hereby declared
to be an offense, punishable by a fine not exceeding $350 or imprisonment
for a period not to exceed six months, or both for conviction of a
first offense; for conviction of a second offense both of which were
committed within a period of five years, punishable by a fine not
less than $350 nor more than $700 or imprisonment for a period not
to exceed six months, or both; and, upon conviction for a third or
subsequent offense all of which were committed within a period of
five years, punishable by a fine not less than $700 nor more than
$1,000 or imprisonment for a period not to exceed six months, or both.
However, for the purpose of conferring jurisdiction upon courts and
judicial officers generally, violations of this chapter shall be deemed
misdemeanors and for such purpose only all provisions of law relating
to misdemeanors shall apply to such violations. Each week's continued
violation shall constitute a separate additional violation.
In their interpretations and application, the
provisions of this chapter shall be held to be the minimum requirements
adopted for promotion of the public health, morals, safety, or the
general welfare. Wherever the requirements of this chapter are at
variance with the requirements of any other lawfully adopted rules,
regulations, laws, or deed restrictions, the most restrictive, or
that imposing the higher standards, shall govern.
This chapter shall be known and may be cited
as "The Town of Sullivan Zoning Law."
Whenever any amendment, special use or variance
would apply to real property within a distance of 500 feet from the
Town boundary or within 500 feet of any county or state property or
right-of-way (including highways), it shall be referred to the Madison
County Planning Board, which shall have 30 days in which to report
its recommendations. Failure of the County Planning Board to report
within 30 days may be construed to be approval. Notification of action
taken on any matter referred to the County Planning Board shall be
given within seven days of such action to the County Planning Board.
This section is in compliance with § 239-m of Article 12-B
of the General Municipal Law.
[Added 8-12-1981 by L.L. No. 1-1981]
Fees to accompany an application for a building
permit, use permit, application for a zoning variance, application
for a zone change or application for any other relief provided from
or under this chapter may be set by the Town Board from time to time
and collected by the Zoning Administration Officer or such other employee
as may be designated by the Town Board of the Town of Sullivan.