[Ord. No. 19-2020, 6-8-2020]
The Community Development Director is responsible for the interpretation,
administration and enforcement of the provisions of this zoning chapter
unless otherwise expressly stated.
[Ord. No. 19-2020, 6-8-2020]
(a)
It is unlawful and a violation of this zoning chapter for any
person, firm or corporation to erect, construct, enlarge, alter, repair,
move, improve, remove, convert or demolish, equip, use, occupy or
maintain any building or structure or use any land in the Village,
or cause any of these actions, contrary to or in violation of any
of the provisions of this zoning chapter. Any violation of a provision
of this zoning chapter, including but not limited to all of the following,
may be subject to the remedies and penalties provided for in this
zoning chapter.
(1)
To use land or buildings in any way not consistent with the
requirements of this zoning chapter;
(2)
To erect a building or other structure in any way not consistent
with the regulations of this zoning chapter;
(3)
To engage in the use of a building or land or any other activity
requiring one or more permits or approvals under this zoning chapter
without obtaining such required permits or approvals;
(4)
To engage in the use of a building or land or any other activity
requiring one or more permits or approvals under this zoning chapter
in any way inconsistent with any such permit or approval or any conditions
imposed on the permit or approval;
(5)
To violate the terms of any permit or approval granted under
this zoning chapter or any condition imposed on the permit or approval;
(6)
To obscure, obstruct or destroy any notice required to be posted
or otherwise given under this zoning chapter;
(7)
To violate any lawful order issued by any person or entity under
this zoning chapter; or
(8)
To continue any violation after receipt of notice of a violation.
(b)
Each day that a violation remains uncorrected after receiving
notice of the violation from the Village constitutes a separate violation
of this zoning chapter.
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The Village has all remedies and enforcement powers allowed
by law, including the following:
(a)
Withhold or revoke permits. Any permit, certificate or other
form of authorization required under this zoning chapter may be withheld
or revoked by the Community Development Director when the Community
Development Director determines that there is departure from the plans,
specifications, or conditions as required under terms of the permit.
(b)
Permits approved with conditions. Instead of withholding or
denying a permit or other authorization, the Community Development
Director may grant such authorization subject to the condition that
the violation be corrected.
(c)
Municipal citations. The Village may issue municipal citations for violations of this zoning chapter, as set forth in §
1-16 of the Village Code.
(d)
Other legal remedies. In addition to all other remedies and
enforcement powers, the Village is authorized to use all remedies
available under state law, including seeking injunctive relief and
payment of damages.
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Nothing in this zoning chapter prohibits the continuation of
previous enforcement actions undertaken by the Village pursuant to
previous valid ordinances and laws.
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The remedies and enforcement powers established in this zoning
chapter are cumulative, and the Village may exercise them in any combination
or order. Each day that a violation continues is considered a separate
offense.
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The occupant or owner of any building, structure, premises,
or part thereof, and any architect, builder, contractor, or agent,
or other person who commits, participates in, assists in, or maintains
such violations may each be found guilty of a separate offense and
be subject to penalties, remedies and enforcement actions.