This article shall be known and may be cited
as "Utilization of Civil Procedures for Code Enforcement."
It is the intent of this Village Board of Trustees to provide an alternative procedure for the enforcement of Chapter
190, Zoning, of the Code of the Village of Clyde, the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code, the Energy Conservation Construction Code of New York State, New York State Multiple Residence Law, and permits, certificates, orders and conditions issued pursuant thereto, by providing that:
A. Violation of Chapter
190, Zoning; the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code; the Energy Conservation Construction Code of New York State; the New York State Multiple Residence Law; and permits, certificates, orders and conditions issued pursuant thereto shall constitute an offense and a violator shall be subject to a civil penalty that is within the monetary jurisdiction of the Small Claims Court.
B. The Village Attorney or Code Enforcement Officer may
elect to collect such penalty in the small claims part of the Justice
Court.