(A) Misdemeanor penalties. It shall be unlawful for any person to use property, or to construct, alter, enlarge or demolish any structure without a permit or permits required by this chapter. Conviction for violation of this chapter is punishable as a misdemeanor under the general penalty provisions of the Town Code.
(B) Withholdings permits. The Zoning Administrator shall deny a zoning permit for any use or work which fails to comply with this chapter. The Zoning Administrator or other appropriate official shall withhold all other town permits for work which violates this chapter;
(C) Complaints. A written complaint specifying facts showing a violation of this chapter filed by any person shall be investigated by the Zoning Administrator upon determination that a violation has occurred, the Zoning Administrator shall take appropriate enforcement action authorized by this chapter.
(D) Stop work orders. The Zoning Administrator is authorized to issue a stop work order pursuant to S.C. Code § 6-29-950(A) requiring work to cease until specific code violations are corrected. Failure to comply with a stop work order of the Zoning Administrator is a misdemeanor punishable under the general provisions of the Town Code. Issuance of a stop work order may be appealed to the Board of Zoning Appeals.
(E) Ordinance summons. The Zoning Administrator is authorized to issue an ordinance summons pursuant to Town Code provisions for violations of this chapter.
(F) Arrest warrant. The Zoning Administrator, with concurrence of the Town Attorney, is authorized to request the issuance of an arrest warrant for violations of this chapter.
(G) Injunction. The Zoning Administrator shall submit a request to the Town Attorney for institution of a civil action seeking an injunction prohibiting violation of this chapter when appropriate.
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