This chapter or any part thereof may be amended, supplemented or repealed from time to time by the Board of Trustees on its own motion or petition, as provided in Article 7 of the Village Law. Every such proposed amendment shall be referred by the Board of Trustees to the Planning Board for a report before the public hearing. Unless the Planning Board fails to render such report within 60 days after its next regularly scheduled meeting following the date of such referral, the Board of Trustees shall not take action on any such amendment without a recommendation from the Planning Board.
A. 
Report of Planning Board. In making such report on a proposed amendment, the Planning Board shall make inquiry and determination concerning the items specified below:
(1) 
Concerning a proposed amendment to or change in text of the chapter:
(a) 
Whether such change is consistent with the aims and principles embodied in the chapter as to the particular districts concerned.
(b) 
Which areas and establishments of the Village will be directly affected by such change and in what way they will be affected.
(c) 
The indirect implications of such change in its effect on other regulations.
(d) 
Whether such proposed amendment is consistent with the aims of the Comprehensive Plan of the Village.
(2) 
Concerning a proposed amendment involving a change in the Zoning Map:
(a) 
Whether the uses permitted by the proposed change would be appropriate in the area concerned.
(b) 
Whether adequate public facilities and services exist or can be created to serve the needs of any additional residences likely to be constructed as a result of such change.
(c) 
Whether the proposed change is in accord with any existing or proposed plans in the vicinity.
(d) 
The effect of the proposed amendment upon the growth of the Village as envisaged by the Comprehensive Plan.
(e) 
Whether the proposed amendment is likely to result in an increase or decrease in the total zoned residential capacity of the Village and the probable effect thereof.
B. 
Each petition for a zoning amendment shall be accompanied by a nonrefundable fee of $25, payable to the Village Clerk upon the filing thereof. No fee shall be required for petitions filed in favor of or against, a pending application.
C. 
By resolution, the Board of Trustees shall fix the time and place of a public hearing on the proposed amendment and cause notice thereof to be given in accordance with the provisions of Article 7 of the Village Law.
D. 
Should any proposed amendment consist of or include any change in the boundaries of any district, which change would occur within a distance of 500 feet of the boundary of any other municipality, or any change in the regulations prescribed for any district, any portion of which is located within 500 feet of such boundaries, the Village Clerk shall transmit to the Municipal Clerk of such other municipality a copy of the official notice of the public hearing thereon at least 10 days prior to the date of the public hearing.
E. 
Proposed amendments that must be referred to the Suffolk County Planning Commission under the provisions of Article XIII, Sections 1323 to 1332, of the Suffolk County Charter shall be transmitted as soon as possible and in any case prior to the public hearing. The Board of Trustees shall reserve decision of all zoning amendments or changes that must be referred to the Suffolk County Planning Commission until its report has been presented, provided that such report is presented within a period of 30 days after the Suffolk County Planning Commission receives such referral. When applicable, the provisions of Article XIII, Section 1330, of the Suffolk County Charter shall be followed.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: Former Art. XIII, Planning Commission, of the Suffolk County Charter, was renumbered as Art. XIV by the recodification of the Charter adopted 11-26-1985 by L.L. No. 38-1985.
F. 
All notices of public hearings shall specify:
(1) 
The nature of any proposed amendment.
(2) 
The land or district affected.
(3) 
The date when and the place where the public hearing will be held.
G. 
In the case of a protest against any amendment, such amendment shall not become effective except in accordance with the provisions of Article 7 of the Village Law.
[Amended 8-4-1986 by L.L. No. 7-1986]
A. 
Any person committing an offense against any provision of this chapter shall, upon conviction thereof, be guilty of a violation pursuant to the Penal Law of the State of New York, punishable by a fine not exceeding $250 or by imprisonment for a term not exceeding 15 days, or by both such fine and imprisonment. The continuation of an offense against the provisions of this chapter shall constitute, for each day the offense is continued, a separate and distinct offense hereunder.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: For related provisions, see also Village Law § 20-2006.
B. 
In addition to any other penalty provided in this chapter, any person convicted of committing an offense against a provision of this chapter shall be liable for any expenses incurred by the Village in the elimination of the violation.
A. 
Where a violation of this chapter is determined to exist, the Building Inspector shall serve notice personally or by certified mail, return receipt requested, on the owner, agent or contractor of the building, structure or lot where such violation has been committed or shall exist or on the lessee or tenant of the part of or of the entire building, structure or lot where such violation has been committed or shall exist or on the agent, architect, contractor or any other such person who takes part or assists in such violation or who maintains any building, structure or lot in which any such violation shall exist.
B. 
Such notice shall require the removal of the violation within seven days after service of the notice.
C. 
In cases where the removal of the violation within seven days would be manifestly impossible, the Building Inspector shall apply to the governing body of the municipality for a determination as to a reasonable period of time within which such violation shall be removed.
D. 
If those persons notified shall fail to remove such violation within the allotted time period, the Building Inspector shall charge them with such violation of this chapter before the appropriate court of law or take other appropriate action.
E. 
The municipality may take any appropriate action or proceeding, whether by legal process or otherwise, to prevent the unlawful erection, construction, reconstruction, alteration, repair, conversion, moving, maintenance or use; to restrain, correct or abate such violation; to prevent the occupancy of such building, structure or lot; or to prevent any illegal act, conduct, business or use in or about such premises.
F. 
Nothing in this chapter shall be construed as depriving the Village of North Haven or the Board of Trustees of any other available remedy, and each remedy shall and may be employed in addition to any other and shall not be construed to be alternative remedies.
A. 
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, safety, comfort, convenience and general welfare. Except where specifically provided to the contrary, it is not intended by this chapter to repeal, abrogate, annul or in any way to impair or interfere with any rules, regulations or permits previously adopted or issued or which shall be adopted or issued pursuant to law relating to the use of buildings, structures, shelter or premises, nor is it intended by this chapter to interfere with or abrogate or annul any easements, covenants or other agreements between parties; provided, however, that where this chapter imposes a greater restriction upon the use of a building or premises or requires larger open spaces than are imposed or required by any other statute, ordinance, rule, regulation or permit or by any easement or agreement, the provisions of this chapter shall control.
B. 
In the event of conflict in the terminology of any section or part thereof of this chapter, the more restrictive provisions shall control.