Whenever a violation of this Zoning Ordinance occurs or is alleged to have occurred, any person may file a written complaint. Such complaint, stating fully the causes and basis thereof, shall be filed with the Zoning Officer. He shall record properly such complaint, immediately investigate, and take action thereon as provided by this Zoning Ordinance.
(a) Financial Penalty. Violation of any of the provisions of this Zoning Ordinance or failure to comply with any of its requirements shall constitute a misdemeanor. Any person violating any of the provisions of this chapter shall, upon conviction thereof, be fined not to exceed one hundred dollars ($100.00) for any one offense, recoverable with costs, together with judgment or imprisonment not exceeding thirty days, if the amount of said judgment and costs shall not be paid. Each day that a violation is permitted to exist, shall constitute a separate offense. The owner or tenant of any building, structure, premises, or part thereof, and any architect, builder, contractor, agent, or other person who commits, participates in, assists in, or maintains such violation may each be found guilty of a separate offense and suffer the penalties herein provided.
(b) Injunctive Relief. The Planning Commission, the Board of Zoning Appeals, or the Zoning Officer may institute a suit for injunction in the Circuit Court of Roane County, to restrain an individual or a governmental unit from violating the provisions of this Zoning Ordinance.
(c) Enforcement by Injunction. The Planning Commission or Board of Zoning Appeals may also institute a suit for a mandatory injunction directing an individual or a governmental unit to remove a structure erected in violation of the provisions of this Zoning Ordinance. If the Planning Commission or Board of Zoning Appeals is successful in its suit, the respondent shall bear the coats of the action.
(1977 Code Title 4A.)