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Nothing herein contained shall require any change in the plans, construction, size or designated use of any building, structure or part thereof for which a building permit has been granted by the Planning Director or his or her authorized agents before the time of passage of this chapter; provided, however, that when construction is not begun under the outstanding permit within a period of 60 days subsequent to passage of this chapter, construction or use shall be in conformity with the provisions of this chapter.
(2009 Code, § 155.331) (Ord. passed 10-27-1992; Ord. 2021-Z-19, passed 6-22-2021)
If any section, division, sentence, clause or phrase of this chapter is for any reason held to be invalid, the decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this chapter. The City Council hereby declares that it would have passed this chapter and each section, division, clause and phrase thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, divisions, sentences or clauses be declared invalid.
(2009 Code, § 155.332) (Ord. passed 10-27-1992)
(A) Violations of the provisions of this chapter or failure to comply with any of its requirements, including violations of any conditions and safeguards established in connection with grants of variances or special use permits, shall constitute a misdemeanor, punishable as provided in G.S. § 14-4.
(B) Any act constituting a violation of the provisions of this chapter or a failure to comply with any of its requirements, including violations of any conditions and safeguards established in connection with the grants of variances or special use permits, shall also subject the offender to a civil penalty of up to $100. If the offender fails to pay this penalty within ten days after being cited for a violation, the penalty may be recovered by the city in a civil action in the nature of a debt. A civil penalty may not be appealed to the Board of Adjustment if the offender was sent a final notice of violation in accordance with § 155.290, and did not take an appeal to the Board of Adjustment within the prescribed time.
(C) This chapter may also be enforced by an appropriate equitable action.
(D) Each day that any violation continues after notification that the violation exists by the Administrator, shall be considered a separate offense for purposes of the penalties and remedies specified in this section.
(E) Any one, all or any combination of the foregoing penalties and remedies may be used to enforce this chapter.
(2009 Code, § 155.999) (Ord. passed 10-27-1992; Ord. 2021-Z-19, passed 6-22-2021)