(A) A violation of this chapter constitutes a municipal civil infraction. Any person who violates, disobeys, omits, neglects or refuses to comply with any provision of this chapter, or any amendment thereof, or any person who knowingly or intentionally aids or abets another person in violation of this chapter, shall be in violation of this chapter and shall be responsible for a civil infraction. The civil fine for a municipal civil infraction shall be not less than $100 for the first offense and not less than $200 for subsequent offenses, in the discretion of the court, in addition to all other costs, damages, expenses and remedies provided by law. For purposes of this section, SUBSEQUENT OFFENSE means a violation of the provisions of this chapter committed by the same person within 12 months of a previous violation of the same provision of this chapter or similar provision of this chapter for which said person admitted responsibility or was adjudged to be responsible. Each day during which any violation continues shall be deemed a separate offense.
(B) Anyone who assists another in violating this chapter, or who aids and abets another in violation of this chapter, shall also be deemed to be in violation of this chapter.
(C) In addition to the above-mentioned remedies, the township is also authorized (at its option and discretion) to pursue a civil lawsuit to enforce and/or ensure compliance with this chapter in the county’s Circuit Court.
(D) This chapter may be enforced by the Township Zoning Administrator, the Township Building Inspector, the Township Zoning Enforcement Officer, a Deputy Sheriff and such other township official or agent as the Township Board may designate from time to time by resolution.
(E) A violation of this chapter is also hereby declared to be a nuisance per se and is declared to be offensive to the public health, safety and welfare.
(Ord. 19-1, passed 1-10-2019)