(A) Nothing in this chapter, nor any of its provisions, shall be construed to impair or limit in any way the power of the town to define and declare nuisances and to cause their removal or abatement by summary proceedings or otherwise, nor shall enforcement of one remedy provided herein prevent the enforcement of any other remedy or remedies provided herein or in other ordinances or laws. In addition to the remedies provided for herein, any violation of the terms of this chapter shall subject the violator to the penalties and remedies, either criminal or civil or both, as set forth in § 10.99 of this code of ordinances.
(B) No dwelling shall be hereafter erected, altered, moved or changed in occupancy without a certificate of occupancy. In any case where the Housing Inspector, after notice and hearing as required herein, finds that a dwelling or dwelling unit is unfit for human habitation, he or she shall withhold issuance of a certificate of occupancy for such dwelling or dwelling unit until such time that he determines that it is fit for human habitation. In addition, in any case where the Housing Inspector, after preliminary investigation as provided for herein, concludes, based upon that investigation, that a dwelling or dwelling unit is unfit for human habitation and believes that the occupancy of such dwelling or dwelling unit could cause imminent peril to life or property from fire or other hazards, he or she shall withhold issuance of a certificate of occupancy for such dwelling or dwelling unit until such time that he or she determines that it is fit for human habitation.
(C) If any dwelling is erected, constructed, altered, repaired, converted, maintained or used in violation of this chapter or of any valid order or decision of the Housing Inspector or Board made pursuant to any ordinance or code adopted under authority of this chapter, the Housing Inspector may institute any appropriate action or proceedings to prevent the unlawful erection, construction, reconstruction, alteration or occupancy, to restrain, correct or abate the violation, to prevent the occupancy of the dwellings, or to prevent any illegal act, conduct or use in or about the premises of the dwelling.
(Ord. 05-6, passed 4-12-2005)