This chapter shall be enforced by the Zoning Enforcement Officer,
who shall be appointed by the Board of Trustees.
Fees, as may from time to time be established by the Board of
Trustees, may be charged for permits issued and for the processing
of applications for zoning changes and variances.
No land shall be used or occupied and no building hereafter
erected, altered or extended shall be used or changed in use until
a certificate of occupancy has been issued by the Zoning Enforcement
Officer in accordance with the provisions of this chapter.
[Amended 12-19-1988 by L.L. No. 1-1988; 7-15-2013 by L.L. No. 3-2013]
Any violation of this chapter is a violation punishable by a
fine not exceeding $250 per day or by imprisonment for a term not
to exceed 15 days, or both. Each day's continued violation shall
constitute a separate offense.
Whenever a violation of this chapter occurs, any person may
file a complaint in regard thereto. All such complaints must be in
writing, signed and shall be filed with the Zoning Enforcement Officer,
who shall properly record such complaint and investigate in a timely
manner.
[Amended 1-28-1980 by L.L. No. 1-1980]
Any person who may have substantial interest in any decision
of the Board of Appeals, the Planning Board or any officer, board,
commission, department or office of the Village of Green Island may
appeal to the Supreme Court of the State of New York by filing with
the Clerk of said court a petition, in writing, setting forth plainly,
fully and distinctly wherein such decision is contrary to law. Such
appeal must be filed within 30 days after such decision is rendered.