The Code Enforcement Officer may revoke a zoning permit which
he or she has issued in the following instances:
A. There has been any false statement or misrepresentation as to a material
fact in the application, plans or specifications on which the zoning
permit was based.
B. The zoning permit was issued in error and should not have been issued
in accordance with applicable laws.
C. The work performed under the permit is not being prosecuted in accordance
with the provisions of the application, plans or specifications.
The Code Enforcement Officer, after determining that such application
for the proposed work, use and/or occupancy is not in compliance with
all provisions of this chapter or any other applicable laws, shall
disapprove such application and shall return to the applicant plans
endorsed as “disapproved” with the reasons stated in writing
thereon.
Whenever a violation of this chapter occurs, any person may
file a complaint in regard thereto. All such complaints must be in
writing and shall be filed with the Code Enforcement Officer, who
shall properly record such complaint and immediately investigate any
report thereon. The Code Enforcement Officer, upon completion of his
investigation, shall file a report with the Village Board of Trustees
within 30 days of receipt of the complaint.
Any person, firm or corporation who shall violate, neglect or
fail to comply with any of the provisions of this chapter or who shall
violate or fail to comply with any order made in regard thereto shall
be guilty of an offense and, upon conviction, shall be subject to
a fine of not more than $350 or imprisonment for not more than six
months, or both such fine and imprisonment. In addition, such person,
firm or corporation shall pay all expenses involved in the case. The
provisions of this section shall be in addition to and shall not preclude
enforcement by injunction or other lawful means. Each week such violation
continues shall be considered a separate offense.
The reasonable and necessary costs, fees or disbursements incurred
by the Village of McGraw or its officials for consultation or review
by professionals shall be reimbursed.
A. This shall include consultation or review by architects, engineers,
landscape architects, surveyors or others.
B. These fees apply to any application for a building permit, zoning
permit, or appeal to the Zoning Board of Appeals.
C. These fees shall be paid by the applicant.