(A) Violations and penalties. Any person, firm or corporation who fails to comply with, or violates, any of these regulations shall be subject to a state fine of not more than $25 per lot, pursuant to the provisions of the “Plats Act”, ILCS Ch. 765, Act 205, § 5 et seq., and additional penalties as prescribed by the city or county.
(B) Civil enforcement. Appropriate actions and proceedings may be taken by law or in equity to prevent any violation of these regulations, to prevent unlawful construction, to recover damages, to restrain, correct or abate a violation, to prevent illegal occupancy of a building structure or premises, and these remedies shall be in addition to the penalties in division (A) of this section.
(C) Commencement of work without procedural compliance. In the event any work is started prior to following the proper procedures outlined in this chapter, a stop work order shall be issued by the Zoning Administrator, Building Official, City Engineer or the Mayor. An immediate fine of not more than $500 will be imposed. After the stop work order is issued, the violator will be given three days to begin proceedings for subdivision approval. Work will not commence until either final subdivision approval is granted in accordance with these regulations, or the City Council determines to waive its subdivision regulations to this particular project. In the event the violator does not commence the procedure to obtain the proper subdivision approval within the three days, a fine of not more than $25 per day will be imposed until such procedure is commenced.
(Ord. O-93-01, passed 1-25-93)