(A) Any person may file a complaint in regard to an alleged violation of this chapter. All such complaints shall be in writing and shall be filed with the Zoning Inspector, who shall promptly record and investigate such complaint. If the village investigates an alleged violation, and the premises are found to be in compliance with this chapter, the Village Council may, but is not required to, charge reasonable costs of investigation to the complainant. Such charge may be made if, for example:
(1) An individual or entity makes repeated complaints of alleged and disproved violations of the same type, or against the same or different premises;
(2) There is no obvious or reasonable observation of a violation; or
(3) Similar circumstances.
(B) It is the intent of this provision that the cost of reasonable complaints shall be borne by the village, whether or not a violation is found to exist. Further, the intent of this provision is to discourage harassment of occupants and property owners who are in compliance with this chapter, and improper use of village resources.
(Ord. O-38-2020, passed 12-14-2020)