Failure to correct the zoning violation shall result in the city pursuing enforcement action following notification to the property owner, with the city having the authority to carry out the following enforcement remedies or combination of remedies.
(A) Withhold permits. The city shall have the authority to withhold any permits or city approvals which are necessary until the violation is corrected to the city's satisfaction.
(B) Stop work order. The city shall have the authority to issue a stop work order on the subject violation.
(C) Abatement. The city shall have the authority to require that the violation be abated by completely removing or stopping the item or use which has been identified in the zoning violation notice.
(D) Injunctive relief. The city shall have the authority to seek an injunction in court to stop any violation of this chapter.
(E) Civil remedies. The city shall have the authority to institute appropriate civil action to enforce the provisions of this chapter, and shall recover reasonable court costs and attorney's fees which are incurred due to the enforcement of the subject violation, at the discretion of the court.
(F) Assessment. The city shall have the authority to use the provisions of M.S. Ch. 429, as may be amended from time to time, assess any charge against the property benefitted, and any such assessment shall, at the time at which taxes are certified to the Dodge County Auditor, be certified for collection in the manner that other special assessments are so certified.
(G) Criminal remedies. The city shall have the authority to institute appropriate misdemeanor criminal action for a violation of this chapter.
(H) Cumulative remedies. The powers and remedies of this section shall not be individually limited and are not exclusive. The powers and remedies of this section are cumulative and all power and remedies may apply, as well as any other remedies allowed under state law.
(I) Administrative penalties. The city shall have the authority to utilize § 10.99 of the City Code for enforcement of the Zoning Ordinance.
(Ord. 879, passed 10-28-2020)