In case any building or structure is erected, constructed, reconstructed,
altered, moved or converted or any building, structure or land is
used in violation of or contrary to any provision of this chapter,
the Borough may institute an action to enjoin or any other appropriate
action or proceeding to prevent such erection, construction, reconstruction,
alteration, conversion or use. However, nothing in this chapter shall
be construed to restrict the right of any party to obtain a review
by a court of competent jurisdiction according to law.
A.
Any owner, agent, person or corporation who violates any of the provisions
of this chapter or who fails to comply with any of the requirements
thereof or who erects, raises, moves, extends, enlarges, alters or
demolishes any structure in violation of any detailed statement or
plan submitted hereunder or who puts into use any lot or premises
in violation of any detailed statement or plans submitted hereunder
or who refuses reasonable opportunity to inspect any premises shall,
upon conviction thereof by any court authorized by law to hear and
determine the matter, be liable for one or more of the following:
a fine of not more than $1,000, a term of community service not to
exceed 90 days, or imprisonment for a term of not more than 90 days,
as such court in its discretion may impose.
[Amended 9-15-1997 by Ord. No. 97-20]
B.
Each day during or on which a violation occurs or continues shall
be deemed a separate offense.
[Amended 9-15-1997 by Ord. No. 97-20]
The owner of any structure, lot of land or part thereof, and/or the tenant or occupant of any building or structure, lot of land or part thereof where anything in violation of this chapter is placed or exists and any architect, builder, developer, contractor, agent, person or corporation engaged or employed in connection therewith who assists in the commission of such violation shall each be guilty of a separate offense and, upon conviction thereof, shall each be liable to the fine or community service or imprisonment specified in § 110-256.
