A. 
Permits in conflict are null and void. Any permit or license issued in conflict with the provisions of this chapter shall be null and void.
B. 
Zoning Administrator to take action on violations. If the Zoning Administrator finds that any of the provisions of this chapter are being violated, he/she shall notify in writing the person responsible for such violations, indicating the nature of the violation and ordering the action necessary to correct it. He/she shall order discontinuance of illegal use of land, buildings, or structures; removal of illegal buildings or structures or of additions, alterations, or structural changes thereto; and discontinuance of any illegal work being done or shall take any other action authorized by this chapter to ensure compliance with or to prevent violation of its provisions.
C. 
Questions of interpretation. All questions of interpretation and enforcement shall be first presented to the Zoning Administrator and such questions shall be presented to the Board of Appeals only on appeal from the decision of the Zoning Administrator.
A. 
Violation constitutes a municipal infraction.
(1) 
A violation of any of the provisions of this chapter or failure to comply with any of its requirements shall constitute a municipal infraction, subject to a fine of $100 for the first violation. The fine for each subsequent violation shall be $200. Each day such violation continues shall be considered a separate offense.
(2) 
The owner or tenant of any building, structure, premises, or part thereof, and any architect, engineer, builder, contractor, agent, or other person, who commits, participates in, assists in, or maintains such violation may each be found guilty of a separate offense and suffer the penalties herein provided.
B. 
Provisions concerning unlawful demolition. In addition to the penalties and remedies provided in § 120-2.5.2A, any site or structure demolished without an approved demolition permit shall be ineligible for any use and/or zoning certificates and/or building permits for the erection or rebuilding of the building or structure for a period of no less than six months to no more than one year from the date of such demolition. For any structure located within the Historic District that is unlawfully removed or demolished, the owner shall be subject to a civil sanction of no less than 15% of the building valuation of the subject structure at the time of demolition, up to a fine of $100,000. Upon expiration of the one-year period and confirmation of payment, the owner may make application for a zoning permit in accordance with the procedures set forth in this chapter. The removal or demolition of any structure outside of the Historic District without an approved permit may result in a civil sanction of up to $25,000. In determining the amount of the fine, the following considerations shall be taken into account:
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(1) 
Whether the property owner was the first party to call the violation to the Town's attention.
(2) 
The amount of staff time used to find and/or cause the correction of the violation.
(3) 
The nature of the violation, i.e., whether deliberate or inadvertent.
(4) 
Efforts made by the property owner to correct the violation.
(5) 
The impact of the violation on the neighborhood and/or community.
(6) 
The property owner's good faith efforts to comply.
(7) 
Such other and further matters as the Planning Commission may consider relevant.
C. 
Other lawful action as necessary. Nothing herein contained shall prevent the Town from taking such other lawful action as is necessary to prevent or remedy any violation. The Town may enforce this chapter by civil action for declaratory judgment and/or injunction, in addition or as an alternative to citing the violator for a municipal infraction. In the case of a civil action for declaratory judgment and/or injunction, the Town may recover its legal fees and court costs from the violator.
A. 
Schedule of Fees.
(1) 
The Mayor and Town Council shall establish a Schedule of Fees, fees-in-lieu, charges, and expenses, and a collection procedure, for zoning permits, use and occupancy permits, appeals, variances, special exceptions, amendments, site plan and subdivision plat reviews, building and demolition permits, annexation petitions, and other matters pertaining to this chapter.
(2) 
The Schedule of Fees shall be posted in the offices of the Zoning Administrator and may be altered or amended only by the Mayor and Town Council, upon recommendation of the Planning Commission.
B. 
No action until fees paid. No certificate, permit, special exception, or variance shall be issued unless or until such costs, charges, fees, or expenses have been paid in full, nor shall any action be taken on proceedings before the Board of Appeals unless or until charges and fees have been paid in full.