A. Determination Of Violation; Notice: Failure to obtain a permit for development in the SFHA or failure to comply with the requirements of a permit or conditions of a variance resolution shall be deemed to be a violation of this chapter. Upon due investigation, the village attorney may determine that a violation of the minimum standards of this chapter exists. The village attorney shall notify the owner in writing of such violation. (1999 Code § 12.19; amd. 2005 Code)
B. Penalties: If such owner fails, after ten (10) days' notice, to correct the violation:
1. The village may make application to the circuit court for an injunction requiring conformance with this chapter or make such other order as the court deems necessary to secure compliance with this chapter. (1999 Code § 12.19)
2. Any person who violates this chapter shall, upon conviction thereof, be fined as provided in section 1-4-1 of this code. (1999 Code § 12.19; amd. 2005 Code)
3. A separate offense shall be deemed committed upon each day during or on which a violation occurs or continues.
C. Notice Of Possible Insurance Cancellation: The village attorney shall inform the owner that any such violation is considered a wilful act to increase flood damages and therefore, may cause coverage by a standard flood insurance policy to be suspended.
D. Other Actions: Nothing herein shall prevent the village from taking such other lawful action to prevent or remedy any violations. Any costs connected therewith shall accrue to the person or persons responsible. (1999 Code § 12.19)
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