This chapter shall be enforced by a person hereinafter called the "Zoning Officer," designated by the Village Board, who shall in no case grant any permit for any building or use on premises where the proposed erection, alteration, relocation or use thereof would be in violation of any provision of this chapter. The Zoning Officer shall make such inspections of buildings or premises as are necessary to carry out his duties. No permit nor certificate of occupancy required hereunder shall be issued by the Zoning Officer, except in compliance with the provisions of this chapter or as directed by the Board of Appeals under the provisions of Article IX.
A.
No building shall hereafter be erected, relocated
or altered as to outside dimensions or so as to permit a change in
its use, and no excavation for any building shall be begun, unless
and until a permit therefor has been issued by the Zoning Officer,
or by the Board of Appeals wherever it is provided in this chapter
that the approval of the Board of Appeals is required. The fee for
any such permit shall be as determined by the Village Board from time
to time.
B.
No such permit shall be issued until there has been
filed with the Zoning Officer a sketch or plot plan showing the actual
dimensions and angles of the lot to be built upon, the exact size
and location on the lot of the building or accessory buildings to
be erected, relocated or altered and such other information as may
be necessary to determine and provide for the enforcement of this
chapter. Each application shall state the purpose for which the structure
or land is to be used and a general description of the type of construction.
C.
The Zoning Officer shall issue or refuse to issue
such permits within a reasonable time. Notice of refusal to issue
any permit shall be given to the owner or to his authorized representative
in writing and shall state the reasons for said refusal.
A.
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 shall have been issued by the
Zoning Officer. Under such rules as may be established by the Board
of Appeals, a temporary certificate of occupancy for not more than
30 days for a part of a building may be issued by the Zoning Officer.
For previously existing construction, the Zoning Officer may, on request,
issue such a certificate if he determines that the use of the building
in question meets the requirements of the chapter.
B.
A certificate of occupancy shall be issued only if
the proposed use of the building or land conforms to the provisions
of this chapter and to the plot plan, purpose and description for
which the permit was issued. The Zoning Officer shall make or cause
to have made an inspection of each building or lot for which a certificate
of occupancy has been applied before issuing such certificate. Such
inspection shall be made within 10 days from the date of application,
Saturdays, Sundays and legal holidays excepted.
Nothing herein contained shall require any change
in the plans, construction or designated use of a building actually
under construction legally at the time of the passage of this chapter
and which entire building shall be completed within one year from
the date of the passage of this chapter.
A.
Violations of this chapter shall be subject to the
provisions of applicable law. Each week a violation continues shall
constitute a separate additional violation. Upon determination by
the Zoning Officer that a violation of this chapter exists, he shall
send written notice to the last known owner of record of the property,
as determined by the assessment records, informing said owner of the
violation of specific provisions of this chapter and stating that
action is to be taken by said owner to remove such violation within
20 days of final determination by the Zoning Officer or the Board
of Appeals, or proceedings to compel compliance with the chapter will
be instituted. Any violation of this chapter may also be enjoined
pursuant to law.
[Amended 3-29-1976 by L.L. No. 1-1976]
B.
A violation of this chapter is an offense punishable
by a fine not exceeding $50 or imprisonment for a period not to exceed
six months, or both.
In their interpretation and application, the
provisions of this chapter shall be held to be the minimum requirements
adopted for the promotion of the public health, morals, safety or
the general welfare. Whenever the requirements of this chapter are
at variance with the requirements of any other lawfully adopted rules,
regulations or chapters, the most restrictive or that imposing the
higher standard shall govern.
This chapter and all subsequent amendments thereto,
when adopted, shall be published, and printed copies shall be available
from the Village Clerk at a charge to be determined by the Village
Board.
