§ 60-17. Violations and penalties.

(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 town board, the zoning administrator 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 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 town board, the zoning administrator or the town attorney may institute appropriate legal action or proceedings.

(c)

Penalties. Any person who fails to comply with the provisions of this chapter or any order of the zoning administrator 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 the general penalty provisions of this Code and in the town penalty schedule, available in the office of the town clerk. Each day that a violation continues to exist shall constitute a separate offense.

(Code 2006, § 13-1-172)