Direct responsibility for the administration
and enforcement of the provisions of this chapter shall be vested
in the Department, Town Board, Planning Board and Zoning Board of
Appeals, all in accordance with the provisions of this article.
[Amended 12-12-2011 by L.L. No. 8-2011]
A. Powers and duties. The Department shall have the following
powers and duties:
(1) Submit an annual report to the Town Board listing
all applications received, inspections made, referrals and action
taken on each. Copies of this report shall be transmitted to the Zoning
Board of Appeals and the Planning Board at the same time.
(2) Cause any plans, buildings or premises to be examined
or inspected to determine compliance with the provisions of this chapter.
In the fulfillment of these duties, they shall be authorized to enter
any premises or building at a reasonable time and upon reasonable
notice to determine whether or not the same is in violation of this
chapter and may impose such reasonable conditions, including but not
limited to the posting of securities, as may be deemed necessary to
ensure compliance.
(3) Provide the Zoning Board of Appeals, in writing, with
all facts pertaining to the refusal to issue development permits and
certificates when such information is requested by the Board. For
denied development permits, provide, in writing, the specific reasons
for denial and instruct the applicant on the proper methods to apply
for relief.
(4) For violations of this chapter:
(a)
Notify, in writing, the person responsible for
such violations, indicating the nature of the violation and ordering
the action to correct it;
(b)
Order discontinuance of illegal uses of land,
buildings or structures; removal of illegal buildings or structures
or of illegal additions, alterations or structural changes; stop work
or discontinuance of any illegal work being done; or
(c)
Take any other action authorized by this chapter
to ensure compliance with or to prevent violation of its provisions.
(5) On the serving of the notice by the Department to
the owner of any property in violation of any of the provisions of
this chapter, the certificate of compliance for such building or use
shall be held null and void. A new certificate of compliance shall
be required for any further use of such building or premises.
(6) Issue appearance tickets pursuant to § 150.20
of the New York State Criminal Procedure Law.