(A) Any person, firm, company or corporation that does not proceed in compliance with the provisions of this chapter shall be guilty of an offense hereunder, and shall upon conviction be subject to a fine not to exceed $500 per single offense. Each and every day that the violation is allowed to exist shall constitute a distinct and separate offense under the terms of this chapter. In addition, the village may take whatever action it deems appropriate to enforce the terms of this chapter, including an action for injunction and a cease and desist or stop-work order. All attorneys’ fees and costs incurred by the village in enforcing this chapter shall be paid by the person, firm, company, or corporation in noncompliance.
(B) Should any improvement be implemented in violation of this chapter, the village may take appropriate legal steps to remove the improvement, to correct nonconforming aspects of the improvement, or to prevent the use of the improvement. The violator shall be responsible for the cost of any such action required to enforce this section, including, but not limited to attorney fees and costs of the village.
(C) The Supervisor of Public Works, Village Engineer, Village Administrator or a sworn peace officer of the Police Department may halt any or all construction activity at a development site after determination has been made by the Village Administrator that any construction activity is or would lead to a violation under this chapter.
(Ord. 808, passed 4-19-2006)