(A) In the event construction or excavation is commenced or continued in violation of this chapter (except for signs, which are controlled by § 156.085 herein), the Building Administrator shall issue a citation to the responsible parties involved, and a fine equal to two times the building permit fee shall be assessed against the responsible parties for commencing work in violation of this chapter, which fine shall be payable at the Town Clerk-Treasurer’s office and deposited in the town’s General Fund. Upon payment of the citation fine, if the responsible parties are in compliance in all other respects with this chapter, work may be recommenced as ordered by the Building Administrator.
(B) Any person or corporation, whether as principal, agent, employee, or otherwise, who violates any of the provisions of this chapter, upon conviction, shall be fined for each offense, with that fine to inure to the town. Each day of the existence of any violation shall be deemed a separate offense.
(C) The erection, construction, enlargement, conversion, moving, or maintenance of any building or structure, and use of any land or building which is continued, operated, or maintained contrary to any of the provisions of this chapter is hereby declared to be a violation of this chapter and unlawful. The Town Attorney shall, immediately upon any of this type of violation having been called to his or her attention, institute an injunction, abatement, or any other appropriate action to prevent, enjoin, abate, or remove that violation. This type of action may also be instituted by any property owner who may be especially damaged by any violation of this chapter.
(D) The remedies provided for herein shall be cumulative and not exclusive and shall be in addition to any other remedies provided by law.
(Ord. 23, § 4.10.60, passed 3-19-1997; Am. Ord. 45, passed 4-15-1998)