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(A) Any person deeming themselves aggrieved by any action, order or determination of the Administrator or other authorized person or body pursuant to the provisions of this chapter shall, within thirty (30) days, have the right to appeal to the Board of Adjustment. The notice of appeal shall be in writing and clearly state the basis for the appeal. An appeal which fails to state the basis for said appeal shall be automatically dismissed without a hearing. Such appeal shall be filed with the City Clerk within thirty (30) days after notification to the applicant of such action, order or determination and shall be given reasonable opportunity to be heard by the Board of Adjustment.
(B) The decision of the Board of Adjustment may be appealed to the Hopkins Circuit Court.
(Ord. 99-06, passed 6-7-99)
In their interpretation and application, the provisions of this chapter shall be held to be minimum requirements adopted for the promotion of the public health, safety and general welfare. Wherever the requirements of this chapter are at variance with the zoning ordinance or with the requirements of any other city ordinance or state law, the highest and most restrictive standard shall apply.
(A) Violation of the provisions of this chapter or failure to comply with any of its requirements shall constitute a misdemeanor. Any person who violates this chapter or fails to comply with any of its requirements shall upon conviction thereof be fined not less than fifty dollars ($50.00) nor more than five hundred dollars ($500.00). The violator shall also be responsible for paying reasonable attorney fees. Each day such violation continues shall be considered a separate offense.
(B) The owner and also, if applicable, the tenant of any building, structure, premises or part thereof, who commits, participates in or maintains the violation may be found guilty of a separate offense and suffer the penalties herein provided.
(C) Nothing herein contained shall prevent the city from taking such other lawful action as is necessary to prevent or remedy any violation.
(Ord. 99-06, passed 6-7-99)
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