The intent and purpose of this article is to provide the specific
means by which this ordinance is administered, enforced, varied and
amended.
Public hearings shall be held in accordance with MGL c. 40A,
§ 11, as applicable, and otherwise the Open Meeting Law.
No public hearing hereunder shall be held on any day on which a state
or municipal election, caucus or primary is held in Methuen.
[Amended eff. 1-17-2017 by Ord. No. 914]
If the notice of violation and order is not complied with promptly,
the Building Commissioner shall institute the appropriate action or
proceeding at law or in equity to prevent any unlawful action, use
or condition and to restrain, correct or abate such violation. Penalties
for violations shall, upon conviction, be affixed in an amount not
to exceed $300 for each offense. Each day, or portion of a day, that
any violation is allowed to continue shall constitute a separate offense.