Failure to obtain a permit or certification for development in the SFHA or failure to comply with the requirements of this article or conditions of a variance granted under this article shall be deemed to be a violation of this article. The Building Official or Village Engineer may determine upon due investigation that a violation of the minimum standards of this article exist, and after such owner fails, after ten days notice, to correct his or her property, the village may make application to the circuit court for an injunction requiring conformance with this article or make such other order as the court sees necessary to secure compliance with the article. Any person who violates this article shall, upon conviction thereof, be fined not less than $75 nor more than $750. A separate offense shall be deemed committed upon each day during or on which a violation occurs or continues. Failure to comply with the requirements of a permit, certification or conditions of a variance resolution shall be deemed to be a violation of this article. The Building Official or Village Engineer shall inform the owner that any such violation is considered a willful act to increase flood damages and, therefore, may cause coverage by a standard flood insurance policy to be suspended. Nothing herein shall prevent the village from taking such other lawful action to prevent or remedy any violations. All costs connected therewith shall accrue to the person or persons responsible.
(Ord 2012-07-27, passed 7-16-2012)