(a) Violations. It shall be unlawful to use or improve any structure or land, or to use water or air in violation of any of the provisions of this chapter. In case of any violation, the Village Board, the Zoning Administrator, Clerk, and highest elected official, as appropriate, the Plan Commission, or any property owner who would be specifically damaged by such violation may cause appropriate action or proceeding to be instituted to enjoin a violation of this chapter or cause a structure to be vacated or removed.
(b) Remedial action. Whenever an order of the Zoning Administrator, Clerk, and highest elected official, as appropriate, has not been complied with within 30 days after written notice has been mailed to the owner, resident agent, or occupant of the premises, the Village Board, the Zoning Administrator, Clerk, and highest elected official, as appropriate, or the Village Attorney may institute appropriate legal action or proceedings.
(c) Penalties. Any person, firm, or corporation who fails to comply with the provisions of this chapter or any order of the Zoning Administrator, Clerk, and highest elected official, as appropriate, issued in accordance with this chapter, or resists enforcement shall, upon conviction thereof, be subject to a forfeiture and such additional penalties as provided for in this code of ordinances.
(Ord. passed 1-18-2021)