A violation of any provision of this chapter
shall be punishable, upon conviction thereof, by a fine not exceeding
$250 or imprisonment for up to 15 days, or both.
A.
Civil proceedings under this section may be brought
by the Village Attorney, at the request of the Mayor or the Village
Board, in a court of competent jurisdiction.
B.
Civil proceedings may also be brought to:
(1)
Secure injunctive relief.
(2)
Recover any expenses, including labor, materials,
engineering and legal expenses incurred by the Village to remedy violations
or enforce the provisions of this chapter.
(3)
Achieve such other remedies as may be available under
law or equity to correct or remedy a violation or protect the interests
of the Village.
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
and report thereon to the Village Board and the Planning Board.
A.
The provisions of this chapter shall supersede local
laws, ordinances, codes or regulations inconsistent with the provisions
of this chapter, provided that nothing herein contained shall be construed
to prevent the adoption and enforcement of a law, ordinance, code
or regulation which is more restrictive or establishes a higher standard
during the period in which it is in effect.
B.
Where a provision of this chapter is found to be in
conflict with provision of a zoning, building, electrical, plumbing,
fire, safety, health, water supply or sewage disposal law or ordinance
or regulation adopted pursuant thereto or other local law, ordinance,
code or regulation, the provision or requirement which is the more
restrictive or which establishes the higher standard shall prevail.
