In their interpretation and application, the provisions of this chapter shall be held to be minimum requirements adopted for the promotion of the public health, morals, safety and general welfare.
This chapter shall not interfere with, abrogate, annul or repeal any ordinance or any rule, regulation or permit previously or hereafter enacted, adopted or issued pursuant to law, provided that, unless specifically excepted, where this chapter imposes greater restrictions, its provisions shall control.
In case any building or structure is erected, constructed, reconstructed, altered, repaired, converted or maintained or any building, structure or land is used in violation of this chapter, the proper local authorities of the Village may institute any appropriate action or proceeding to prevent such unlawful erection, construction, reconstruction, alteration, repair, conversion, maintenance or use, or to restrain, correct or abate such violation, or to prevent the occupancy of said building, structure or land, or to prevent any illegal act, conduct, business or use in or about such premises. All issues in any action or proceeding for any of the purposes herein stated shall have preference over all other civil actions and proceedings.
[Added 11-6-1978 by L.L. No. 1-1978; amended 2-14-1996 by L.L. No. 1-1996; 9-10-2003 by L.L. No. 2-2003]
An offense against the provisions of this chapter shall constitute a violation under the Penal Law and shall be punishable as follows: for a first offense, a fine not exceeding $350 and/or imprisonment for not more than six months; for a second offense, both of which were committed within a period of five years, a fine of between $350 and $700 and/or imprisonment for not more than six months; for a third or subsequent offense, all of which were committed within a period of five years, a fine of between $700 and $1,000 and/or imprisonment for not more than six months. Each week for which a violation continues shall be considered a separate violation of the provisions of this chapter.