Village of Patchogue, NY Article IV Enforcement and Penalties

§ 369-14 Notice of violation.

When the Incorporated Village of Patchogue determines that a land development activity is not being carried out in accordance with the requirements of Local Law No. 6-2009,[1] it may issue a written notice of violation to the landowner. The notice of violation shall contain:

A. The name and address of the landowner, developer or applicant;

B. The address when available or a description of the building, structure or land upon which the violation is occurring;

C. A statement specifying the nature of the violation;

D. A description of the remedial measures necessary to bring the land development activity into compliance with Local Law No. 6-2009 and a time schedule for the completion of such remedial action;

E. A statement of the penalty or penalties that shall or may be assessed against the person to whom the notice of violation is directed.

[1] Editor's Note: Said L.L. No. 6-2009 is codified as this Ch. 369, Stormwater Management; § 377-5 of Ch. 377, Subdivision of Land; and Ch. 435, Zoning, § 435-82K and Art. XV, Stormwater Control.

§ 369-15 Stop-work orders.

The Incorporated Village of Patchogue may issue a stop-work order for violations of Local Law No. 6-2009.[1] Persons receiving a stop-work order shall be required to halt all land development activities, except those activities that address the violations leading to the stop-work order. The stop-work order shall be in effect until the Incorporated Village of Patchogue confirms that the land development activity is in compliance and the violation has been satisfactorily addressed. Failure to address a stop-work order in a timely manner may result in civil, criminal, or monetary penalties in accordance with the enforcement measures authorized in Local Law No. 6-2009.

[1] Editor's Note: Said L.L. No. 6-2009 is codified as this Ch. 369, Stormwater Management; § 377-5 of Ch. 377, Subdivision of Land; and Ch. 435, Zoning, § 435-82K and Art. XV, Stormwater Control.

§ 369-16 Violations.

Any land development activity that is commenced or is conducted contrary to Local Law No. 6-2009[1] may be restrained by injunction or otherwise abated in a manner provided by law.

[1] Editor's Note: Said L.L. No. 6-2009 is codified as this Ch. 369, Stormwater Management; § 377-5 of Ch. 377, Subdivision of Land; and Ch. 435, Zoning, § 435-82K and Art. XV, Stormwater Control.

§ 369-17 Penalties for offenses.

In addition to or as an alternative to any penalty provided herein or by law, any person who violates the provisions of Local Law No. 6-2009[1] shall be guilty of a violation punishable in accordance with the provisions set forth in § 1-1 of this Code for each violation. Each week's continued violation shall constitute a separate additional violation.

[1] Editor's Note: Said L.L. No. 6-2009 is codified as this Ch. 369, Stormwater Management; § 377-5 of Ch. 377, Subdivision of Land; and Ch. 435, Zoning, § 435-82K and Art. XV, Stormwater Control.

§ 369-18 Withholding of certificate of occupancy.

If any building or land development activity is installed or conducted in violation of Local Law No. 6-2009[1] the Stormwater Management Officer may prevent the occupancy of said building or land.

[1] Editor's Note: Said L.L. No. 6-2009 is codified as this Ch. 369, Stormwater Management; § 377-5 of Ch. 377, Subdivision of Land; and Ch. 435, Zoning, § 435-82K and Art. XV, Stormwater Control.

§ 369-19 Restoration of lands.

Any violator may be required to restore land to its undisturbed condition. In the event that restoration is not undertaken within a reasonable time after notice, the Incorporated Village of Patchogue may take necessary corrective action, the cost of which shall become a lien upon the property until paid.