(A) Any division of land in violation of any provision of this chapter shall not be recognized as a land division on the township tax roll or assessment roll until the assessing officer refers the suspected violation or potential non-conformity to the county prosecuting attorney and gives written notice to the person requesting the division, and the person suspected of the violation or potential non-conformity of such referral to the prosecuting attorney. The township shall further have the authority to initiate injunctive or other relief to prevent any violation or continuance of any violation of this chapter. Any division of land in violation of this chapter shall further not be eligible for any zoning or building permit for any construction or improvement thereto.
(B) In addition, any person, firm, or corporation who violates any of the provisions of this chapter shall be deemed to be responsible for a municipal civil infraction as defined by Michigan statute which shall be punishable by a civil fine of not more than $500 along with costs which may include all expenses, direct and indirect, to which the township has been put in connection with the municipal civil infraction. In no case, however, shall costs of less than $10, nor more than $500, be ordered. A violator of this chapter shall also be subject to such additional sanctions and judicial orders as are authorized under Michigan law.
(C) Pursuant to Section 267 of the Land Division Act, being M.C.L.A. §§ 560.101 et seq. (M.C.L.A. § 560.267), an unlawful division or split shall also be voidable at the option of the purchaser and shall subject the seller to the forfeiture of all consideration received or pledged therefore, together with any damages sustained by the purchaser, recoverable in an action at law.
(Ord. passed 3-25-2008
; Am. Ord. 28.01, passed 9-9-08
)