(a) The Zoning Administrator shall enforce this Ordinance by issuing written stop, cease, and desist orders and other written orders, by withholding Zoning Permits, by seeking an injunction, mandamus, or other judicial action to prevent, correct, or abate unlawful construction, conversion, alteration, occupancy, or Use, and by seeking warrants for prosecution of violators of this Ordinance when directed by City Council.
(1) Violation; remedies.
A. Complaints. Any Person alleging a violation of this Ordinance may file a written complaint with the Zoning Administrator. Upon receipt of a written complaint, the Zoning Administrator shall investigate the matter within ten (10) business days and take appropriate action to abate any verified violation. A complete record shall be kept of all written complaints received and the actions taken pursuant thereto.
B. Remedies. When any Building or part thereof or other Structure is used, located, erected, constructed, reconstructed, extended, enlarged, converted, or altered, or any land is used or developed, in violation of this Ordinance, or any provision of this Ordinance is otherwise violated, the Planning Commission, Zoning Board of Appeals, or Zoning Administrator may institute action in the Circuit Court of Kanawha County, through the City Attorney for injunction to restrain the Use conducted in violation of this Ordinance or any other violation of this Ordinance, and/or to direct the Owner or other appropriate Person to remove the subject Structure or Building. (Ord. 2023-02. Passed 4-17-23.)