(A) Whenever a violation of this chapter occurs, or is alleged to have occurred, any person may file a written complaint. Such complaint shall state fully the causes and basis thereof and shall be filed with the Zoning Officer. The Zoning Officer shall record properly such complaint, immediately investigate, and take action thereon as provided by this chapter.
(B) In case any structure is erected, constructed, reconstructed, altered, converted, or any structure or land is used in violation of this chapter:
(1) The Zoning Officer may revoke or suspend any permit issued by him or her which is authorized by this chapter; and
(2) The Zoning Officer, or any owner or tenant of real property in the same contiguous zoning district as the structure or land in question, in addition to other remedies, may institute an appropriate action or proceeding in any court of competent jurisdiction:
(a) To prevent the unlawful construction, reconstruction, alteration, repair, conversion, maintenance, or use of any structure;
(b) To prevent the occupancy of the structure or land;
(c) To prevent any illegal act, conduct, business, or use in or about such structure or land; and/or
(d) To restrain, correct, or abate the violation.
(C) Any person, firm, or corporation, or agent, employee or contractor of such, who violates, disobeys, omits, neglects, or refuses to comply with, or who resists enforcement of any of the provisions of this chapter shall be subject to a fine between the amount of $25 and $500 or imprisonment for not more than 30 days, or both, for each offense, and said person, firm, or corporation shall pay all costs and expenses involved in the case. Each day a violation continues shall constitute a separate offense.
(D) Nothing herein contained shall prevent the village from taking such lawful action as is necessary to prevent or remedy any violation.
(1977 Code, § 5-10-7) (Ord. 9-12-1966; Ord. passed 2-11-1991)