(a) Any violation of any provision of this City of Ionia Zoning Ordinance, or any orders, conditions, approvals, or similar matters authorized hereunder, shall be deemed a municipal civil infraction pursuant to Section 202.99 of these Codified Ordinances.
(b) Unless otherwise specifically provided for in Section 202.99 of these Codified Ordinances, the fine for each such violation shall be not more than one hundred dollars ($100.00) per day for each violation, plus costs and other sanctions as set forth by law. Each violation, and each day on which any violation continues, shall constitute a separate offense.
(c) These provisions shall not replace or relieve the violating user from injunctive relief. civil penalties, or criminal prosecution where deemed appropriate by the City and authorized by law or otherwise. These provisions shall also be in addition to that relief otherwise authorized in this City of Ionia Zoning Ordinance or by state law.
(d) The Zoning Administrator, City Manager, and any representative designated in writing by the City Manager, is hereby designated as an authorized City official to issue municipal civil infraction citations for any violation of this City of Ionia Zoning Ordinance.
(Ord. 568. Passed 12-6-22.)