This article outlines general rules applicable
to all sections and articles of this chapter.
[Amended 5-1-1988 by L.L. No. 1-1988; 8-5-1998 by L.L. No. 2-1998]
Anyone violating any of the provisions of this
chapter shall, upon conviction thereof, be punishable by a fine of
not more than $250 or by imprisonment for a term of not more than
15 days, or by both such fine and imprisonment.
In their interpretation and application, the
provisions of this chapter shall be held to the minimum requirements,
adopted for the promotion of the public health, morals, safety and
general welfare. Wherever the requirements of this chapter are at
variance with the requirements of any other lawfully adopted rules,
regulations, statutes or ordinances, the most restrictive thereof,
or those imposing the higher standards, shall govern.
A.
The Town Board may, from time to time, on its own
motion, or on petition, or on recommendation of the Planning Board,
amend, supplement, change, modify or repeal this chapter in accordance
with the applicable provisions of law.
B.
The adoption of this chapter shall not affect or impair
any permit granted, any act done, offense committed, or right accrued
or acquired, or liability, penalty, forfeiture or punishment incurred
prior to the effective date of this chapter, or under any prior zoning
law of the Town of Cortlandville; but the same may be enjoyed, ascertained,
enforced, prosecuted or inflicted as fully, and to the same extent,
as if this chapter had not been adopted; and all actions and proceedings
commenced under or by virtue of such prior ordinance and pending at
the time this chapter takes effect may be prosecuted and defended
to final effect, in the same manner as they might have been if this
chapter had not been adopted.
