[Adopted 9-17-1979 as part of L.L. No. 1-1979, effective 10-15-1979]
A. 
The provisions of this Code may be enforced by such legal or equitable proceedings as are or may be provided or authorized by law.
B. 
In addition to any civil penalty or remedy specifically provided in any chapter of this Code for violation of any of the provisions thereof or for the abatement of the same and except where a criminal or quasi-criminal penalty shall be specifically set forth in any chapter of this Code for violation of any of the provisions thereof, any person who shall violate any of the provisions of this Code shall be guilty of a violation and shall, upon conviction by a court of competent jurisdiction, be sentenced to a term of imprisonment not to exceed 15 days and/or a fine not to exceed the following amounts for the chapters indicated:
[Amended 11-16-1992 by L.L. No. 1-1992]
(1) 
Chapters of the Code, and all rules, regulations, resolutions and restrictions adopted in connection therewith, for which the maximum fine for a violation thereof shall not exceed $500:
(a) 
Chapter 34, Amusements and Entertainments.
(b) 
Chapter 36, Animals, Fowl and Insects.
(c) 
Chapter 55, Dish Antennas.
(d) 
Chapter 60, Environmental Quality Review.
(e) 
Chapter 64, Fences, Hedges, Walls and Plantings.
(f) 
Chapter 66, Fire Prevention.
(g) 
Chapter 73, Glue and Cement; Sale and Use of.
(h) 
Chapter 75, Handbill, Newspaper and Merchandise Sample Distribution; Marking of Property.
(i) 
Chapter 90, Peace and Good Order.
(j) 
Chapter 92, Peddling and Soliciting.
(k) 
Chapter 105, Signs and Illumination.
(l) 
Chapter 115, Swimming Pools.
(m) 
Chapter 119, Temporary Habitation.
(n) 
Chapter 123, Vehicles, Abandoned.
(o) 
Chapter 128, Vehicles, Trailers and Boats: Outside Storage and Repair.
(2) 
Chapters of the Code, and all rules, regulations, resolutions and restrictions adopted in connection therewith, for which the maximum fine for a violation thereof shall not exceed $1,000:
(a) 
Chapter 48, Building Construction Administration.
(b) 
Chapter 71, Refuse and Cesspool Waste.
(c) 
Chapter 78, Health and Safety, Control and Elimination of Health Hazards and Dangerous Conditions.
(d) 
Chapter 135, Wreckers and Tow Trucks.[2]
[2]
Editor's Note: Former Subsection B(2)(e), regarding the maximum fine for a violation of Ch. 138, Zoning, which immediately followed this subsection, was repealed 10-9-2007 by L.L. No. 10-2007. See now Subsection B(4).
(3) 
Chapters of the Code, and all rules, regulations, resolutions and restrictions adopted in connection therewith or otherwise, for which the maximum fine for a violation thereof shall not exceed $250:
(a) 
All chapters of the Code, and all rules, regulations, resolutions and restrictions adopted in connection therewith or otherwise, not specifically set forth in Subsections B(1) and (2) above.[3]
[3]
Editor's Note: Resolution No. 35, adopted 11-16-1992, which adopted L.L. No. 1-1992, also provided for an enumeration of all chapters of the Code and the penalty associated with violation of them.
(4) 
The Incorporated Village of Sea Cliff is aware of and duly acknowledges the existence of § 20-2006 of the Village Law of the State of New York, and hereby supersedes such section. Any person or corporation whether as owner, lessee, architect, building contractor or the agent or employee of any of them who violates or is accessory to the violation of any provision of Chapter 138, entitled “Zoning” or any regulation made under the authority conferred by Chapter 138 or who shall erect, construct, alter, enlarge, convert, or move any building or structure without a building permit or in violation of any statement or plans submitted and approved under the provisions of Chapter 138, or who shall use any building, structure or land in violation of Chapter 138 or any regulation made under the authority conferred by Chapter 138 or violation of any building permit (including a special use permit or variance) without a building permit or certificate of occupancy where one is required by Chapter 138 shall, upon conviction, be guilty of a violation pursuant to Chapter 138 only, unless otherwise designated by law, punishable by a fine of not more than $2,000 or imprisonment of not more than 15 days, or both. The conviction of a second violation of any such provision or regulation, both of which were committed within a period of five years, shall be punishable by a fine of not more than $5,000 or imprisonment of not more than 15 days, or both. The conviction of a third or subsequent violation of any such provision or regulation, all of which were committed within a period of five years, shall be punishable by a fine of not more than $10,000 or imprisonment of not more than 15 days, or both. Each week’s continued violation shall constitute a separate additional violation.
[Added 10-9-2007 by L.L. No. 10-2007]
C. 
In addition to the foregoing, any person who shall violate any of the provisions of this Code shall be a disorderly person deemed to have committed a petty offense and may be prosecuted pursuant to law for the violation of a petty offense.[4]
[4]
Editor's Note: See Village Law § 20-2006, Subdivision 3; Criminal Procedure Law § 1.20, Subdivision 39; and Penal Law §§ 70.15, Subdivision 4, and 80.05, Subdivision 4.
[1]
Editor's Note: See Municipal Home Rule Law § 10, Subdivision 4(b); and Village Law §§ 20-2000 and 20-2006, Subdivision 1.
The imposition of a penalty as provided above, or as specifically provided in any other chapter of this Code, shall be in addition to any injunctive or remedial relief which is authorized under the laws of the State of New York with the same force and effect as though provided for herein or by this Code. Such additional remedy shall not be deemed to be in lieu of any provision for revocation or suspension of any license or permit.
The continuation of an offense for each successive day shall constitute a separate violation, and the person or persons allowing or permitting the continuation of the offense may be punished as provided above for each separate violation.
[Added 4-15-1985 by L.L. No. 2-1985; amended 3-16-1987 by L.L. No. 1-1987, effective 4-6-1987]
The owner, agent, landlord or tenant of any building, structure, premises or land, or any part thereof, in or on which any violations of any provision of this Code shall have been committed or shall exist and any agent, builder, contractor, corporation or any other person who commits, assists or was employed in connection with such violation or who maintains any building, structure, premises or land in or on which such violation shall exist shall be deemed to have notice of such violation, shall be guilty of a separate offense and for the offense committed and shall be punishable as provided herein.