[Amended 3-14-1977 by Ord. No. 88]
It shall be the duty of the Zoning Officer to
take cognizance of violations of this chapter. He shall investigate
each violation which comes to his attention, whether by observation
or by communication. He shall order in writing the correction of such
conditions as are found to be in violation of this chapter. Failure
to secure a zoning or use permit or Zoning Hearing Board certificate
when required, previous to erection, construction, extension or addition
to a building or change in use of a building as in this chapter provided,
shall be a violation of this chapter.
[Amended 10-9-1990 by Ord. No. 172]
If it appears that a violation of any of the
provisions of this chapter has occurred, an enforcement notice shall
be sent as provided by Section 616.1 of the Pennsylvania Municipalities
Planning Code, as amended.
[Amended 9-12-1988 by Ord. No. 147; 10-9-1990 by Ord. No. 172]
Civil enforcement proceedings for violations
of any of the provisions of this chapter shall be in accordance with
the provisions of Section 617.2 of the Pennsylvania Municipalities
Planning Code, as amended.
[Amended 10-9-1990 by Ord. No. 172]
In addition to other remedies, the Township
Board of Supervisors or, with the approval of the Township Board of
Supervisors, the Zoning Officer may institute any appropriate action
or proceeding to prevent, restrain, correct or abate any act, conduct,
business or use constituting a violation of the provisions of this
chapter in accordance with the provisions of Section 617 of the Pennsylvania
Municipalities Planning Code, as amended.