A. A person who disobeys, omits, neglects or refuses to comply with or resists the enforcement of any of the zoning provisions of this title shall be fined not less than fifty dollars ($50.00) nor more than five hundred dollars ($500.00). Upon written notification that a violation of this title exists, the person notified shall have fifteen (15) days to eliminate such violation and/or comply with this title. Each day such violation or failure to comply is permitted to exist after the expiration of such 15-day period shall constitute a separate offense. The Village Board of Trustees may extend such 15-day period in such cases as they deem necessary.
B. The Village of Forreston shall defer permit requests for improvements on property until such time as the plat for such property has been approved and recorded in the manner provided by this title. No building permit shall be granted except for improvements on land for which a plat has been approved and recorded according to the requirements of this title or on those parcels of property platted or recorded as separate parcels of property prior to the effective date hereof.
C. The Village Clerk and Township Assessors are hereby instructed not to divide for assessment or taxing purposes any properties that are being subdivided contrary to the rules and regulations as herein set forth, until such time as the Plat Officer and the Village Attorney have been notified and their recommendations made known. (Ord. 2015-16, 8-3-2015)