The commencement or continuation of any activity regulated by
this chapter that is not in compliance with the express provisions
of this chapter, or that is not in compliance with the express provisions
of any permit or approval, including any attached findings or conditions,
shall be a violation of this chapter and subject to enforcement under
the terms of this article and New York law.
A.
The responsibility for the enforcement of this chapter is delegated
to the Code Enforcement Officer.
B.
Whenever a violation of this chapter occurs, any person may file
a complaint. All such complaints must be filed, in writing, with the
Code Enforcement Officer, who shall properly record such complaint,
immediately investigate to determine the validity of the charge, and
take whatever action is necessary to assure compliance with this Zoning
Chapter.
A.
A violation of this chapter is hereby declared to be an offense punishable
by:
(1)
For a conviction of a first offense: a fine not to exceed $350
or imprisonment for a period not to exceed six months, or both.
(2)
For a conviction of a second offense, both of which were committed
within a period of five years: a fine of not less than $350 nor more
than $700 or imprisonment for a period not to exceed six months, or
both.
(3)
Upon conviction of a third or subsequent offense, all of which
were committed within a period of five years: a fine of not less than
$700 nor more than $1,000 or imprisonment for a period not to exceed
six months, or both.
B.
Each week's continued violation shall constitute a separate additional
violation.
On behalf of the Town, the Code Enforcement Officer may take
any one or more of the following actions as a remedy for any violation
of this Zoning Chapter:
