D. Enforcement

§ 21-151. Delegation of Authority to the Township Zoning Officer .

   The Board of Commissioners provides by this Part that the responsibility and authority for the administration and enforcement of the Act shall rest in the Township Zoning Officer.

(Ord. 8/24/1988, § 401)

§ 21-152. Street Inspectors .

   The Township Zoning Officer may appoint as representatives persons to enforce this Part. These shall have the authority and responsibility for the enforcement of this Part as vested in the Township Zoning Officer.

(Ord. 8/24/1988, § 402)

§ 21-153. Noncompliance .

   When work performed by a utility or contractor under this Part is found in violation of same the contractor or utility may be given the opportunity to make corrections as required by the Township. If the corrections are not completed in the specified time or not completed as specified, the Township may suspend all work whether completed or in progress in noncompliance with this Part, and take appropriate safety precautions. All work performed or contracted for by Plains Township to attain compliance in this regard shall be billed to the utility or contractor. In addition, a penalty for noncompliance shall be imposed. (See Fee Schedule.)

(Ord. 8/24/1988, § 403)

§ 21-154. Resumption of Suspended Work .

   The utility shall actively resume work upon order from the Township after a suspension.

(Ord. 8/24/1988; as amended by Ord. 2015-2, 5/14/2015, § 404)

§ 21-155. Penalties for Noncompliance .

   If the utility or contractor fails to make adequate corrections to work found in noncompliance with this Part in the time specified, a penalty shall be imposed until said corrections are complied to specifications. (See Fee Schedule.)

(Ord. 8/24/1988; as amended by Ord. 2015-2, 5/14/2015, § 405)

§ 21-156. Nonissuance .

   1.   The Township reserves the right to bar any contractor or his or her employees from working within the Township limits whose work is found in noncompliance with this Part. The Township reserves the right to refuse issuance of a permit to any applicant who fails to maintain pave cuts in accordance with this Part, or who fails to pay the sum due the Township within 30 days from the date of billing.

   2.   The Township reserves the right to refuse issuance of a permit to cut new pavement.

(Ord. 8/24/1988; as amended by Ord. 2015-2, 5/14/2015, § 406)