[Amended by Ord. No. 1050]
A. 
Complaints regarding violations. Whenever a violation of this chapter occurs or is alleged to have occurred, any person may file a complaint. Such complaint shall be in writing and signed and filed with the zoning officer or, in his absence, with the Construction Official or Police Department, who shall properly record such complaint, immediately investigate and take action thereon as provided by this chapter.
B. 
Notice of violation. Upon becoming aware of a violation of any of the provisions of this chapter, the Zoning Officer, Construction Official or Police Department shall serve notice of such violation on the person, firm or corporation committing or permitting the same, and if such violation has not ceased within such reasonable time as has been specified in such notice, such action shall be instituted as may be necessary to terminate the violation, including revocation of any certificate of occupancy issued and/or the enjoining of any violation.
C. 
Penalty. A violation of this chapter is an offense punishable by a fine of not less than $200 nor more than $2,000, or by imprisonment for a period not exceeding 90 days, or both. The imposition of one penalty for any violation of this chapter shall not excuse the violation or permit it to continue, and each day that prohibited conditions continue shall constitute a separate offense.
[Amended 4-17-2007 by Ord. No. 1339]
D. 
The application of the above penalty shall not be held to prevent the enforcement of this chapter by other methods permitted by law or equity or to prevent the removal of prohibited conditions.
E. 
The owner or tenant of any structure or premises apart thereof and any architect, builder, contractor, agent or other person who commits, participates, assists or maintains a violation of this chapter may be found guilty of a separate offense and may suffer the penalties provided.
F. 
Unless specifically provided, for each and every violation of the provisions of this chapter, the owner, contractor or other persons interested as lessee, tenant or otherwise in any building or premises where said violation has been committed or shall exist and who refuses to abate said violation within five days after written notice has been served upon him either by mail or by personal service shall, for each and every violation, be punished by a fine not exceeding $500 or by imprisonment for a term not exceeding 90 days, or both. A separate offense shall be deemed committed on each day during or on which a violation occurs or continues.
A. 
In interpreting and applying the provisions of this chapter, they shall be held to the minimum requirements for the promotion of the public health, safety, convenience, prosperity and general welfare.
B. 
Whenever the requirements of this chapter are at variance with the requirements of any other lawfully adopted rules, regulations, ordinance, deed, restrictions or covenants, the more restrictive or that imposing the higher standard shall govern.
A. 
If any section, paragraph, subdivision, clause or provision of this chapter shall be adjudged by the courts to be invalid, such adjudication shall apply only to the section, paragraph, subdivision, clause or provision so adjudged, and the remainder of this chapter shall be determined valid and effective.
B. 
All ordinances or parts of ordinances inconsistent with the provisions of this chapter are hereby repealed to the extent of such inconsistency or conflict; provided, however, that the adoption of this chapter shall not bar or prevent the continuance or institution of any proceedings pursuant to any existing ordinance of the Borough of Dumont or offense heretofore committed in violation of any existing ordinances of the Borough of Dumont.
C. 
Chapter 22 of the 1970 Revised Ordinances entitled "Zoning Ordinance of the Borough of Dumont," Ord. No. 414, and its amendments and supplements are hereby repealed in their entirety.