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, 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.
The Incorporated Village of Patchogue may issue
a stop-work order for violations of Local Law No. 6-2009. 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.
Any land development activity that is commenced
or is conducted contrary to Local Law No. 6-2009 may be restrained by injunction or otherwise abated in
a manner provided by law.
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 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.
If any building or land development activity
is installed or conducted in violation of Local Law No. 6-2009 the Stormwater Management Officer may prevent the occupancy
of said building or land.
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.