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.
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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.
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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.