A.
Complaints regarding violations. Whenever a violation
of this chapter occurs or is alleged to have occurred, any person
may file a complaint. Such complaint shall be filed with the Zoning
Officer or, in his absence, with the Construction Official or Police
Department, who shall properly record such complaint, immediately
investigate and take action thereon as provided by this chapter.
B.
Notice of violation. Upon becoming aware of any violation
of any of the provisions of this chapter, the Zoning Officer, Construction
Official or Police Department shall serve notice of such violation
on the person, firm or corporation committing or permitting the same,
and if such violation has not ceased within such reasonable time as
has been specified in such notice, such action shall be instituted
as may be necessary to terminate the violation, including revocation
of any certificate of occupancy issued and/or the enjoining of any
violation.
C.
Penalty. A violation of this chapter is an offense punishable as provided in Chapter 1, General Provisions, Article II, General Penalties. The imposition of one penalty for any violation of this chapter shall not excuse the violation or permit it to continue, and each day that prohibited conditions continue shall constitute a separate offense.
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D.
The application of the above penalty shall not be
held to prevent the enforcement of this chapter by other methods permitted
by law or equity or to prevent the removal of prohibited conditions.
E.
The owner or tenant of any structure or premises or
part thereof and any architect, builder, contractor, agent or other
person who commits, participates, assists or maintains a violation
of this chapter may be found guilty of a separate offense and suffer
the penalties provided.
A.
In interpreting and applying the provisions of this
chapter, they shall be held to the minimum requirements for the promotion
of the public health, safety, convenience, prosperity and general
welfare.
B.
Whenever the requirements of this chapter are at variance
with the requirements of any other lawfully adopted rules, regulations,
chapter, deed, restrictions or covenants, the more restrictive or
that imposing the higher standard shall govern.
