It is unlawful and a violation of this chapter for any person, firm or corporation to erect, construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, improve, remove, convert or demolish, equip, use, occupy or maintain any building or structure or use any land in the Village, or cause any of these actions, contrary to or in violation of any of the provisions of this chapter. Any violation of a provision of this chapter, including but not limited to all of the following, may be subject to the remedies and penalties provided for in this chapter.

Each day that a violation remains uncorrected after receiving notice of the violation from the Village constitutes a separate violation of this chapter.

Withhold permit. The Planning and Zoning Administrator may deny or withhold permits, certificates or other forms of authorization on any land or structure or improvements upon which there is an uncorrected violation of a provision of this chapter or of a condition or qualification of a permit, certificate, approval or other authorization previously granted by the Village. This enforcement provision may be used regardless of whether the current owner or applicant is responsible for the violation in question.

Permits approved with conditions. Instead of withholding or denying a permit or other authorization, the Planning and Zoning Administrator may grant such authorization subject to the condition that the violation be corrected.

Revoke permits.

Withhold public utility service. The Planning and Zoning Administrator may require that public utility service be withheld until such time as the structure or premises are no longer in violation of this chapter.

Stop work. With or without revoking permits, the Planning and Zoning Administrator may order work to be stopped on any building or structure on any land on which there is an uncorrected violation of a provision of this chapter or of a permit or other form of authorization issued under the Zoning Ordinance.

Revoke plan or other approval. Where a violation of this chapter involves a failure to comply with approved plans or conditions to which the approval of such plans was made subject, the Planning and Zoning Administrator may, upon notice to the applicant and other known interested parties (including any holders of building permits affected): a) revoke the plan or other approval, or b) condition its continuance on strict compliance with this chapter or the provision of security to ensure that construction is completed in compliance with approved plans, or such other conditions as the Planning and Zoning Administrator may reasonably impose.

Injunctive relief. The Village may seek an injunction or other equitable relief in court to stop any violation of this chapter or of a permit, certificate or other form of authorization granted under the Zoning Ordinance.

Abatement. The Village may seek a court order in the nature of mandamus, abatement, injunction or other action or proceeding to abate or remove a violation or to otherwise restore the premises in question to the condition in which they existed prior to the violation.

Other enforcement powers. In addition to all other actions and penalties authorized in this article, the Village Attorney is authorized to institute any other appropriate judicial or administrative actions or proceedings to prevent, enjoin, abate, or remove any violations of this chapter.

Non-emergency matters. In the case of violations of this chapter that do not constitute an emergency or require immediate attention, the Planning and Zoning Administrator must give notice of the nature of the violation to the property owner or to any other person who is party to the approval or to any applicant for any relevant permit in the manner stated in this section, after which the persons receiving notice have 10 days to correct the violation before further enforcement action may be taken. Notice must be given in person by hand delivery or by U.S. Mail or by posting notice on the premises. Notices of violation must state the nature of the violation and the time period for compliance and may state the corrective steps necessary and the nature of subsequent penalties and enforcement actions should the situation not be corrected. When no current address exists for the owner and attempts to reach the owner have been unsuccessful, notice may be posted on the property. In that case, documentation must be maintained in the case file of the unsuccessful attempts to reach the property owner and a photograph of the posted notice must be retained as part of the case file.

Emergency matters. In the case of violations of this chapter that constitute an emergency situation as a result of public health or safety concerns or violations that will create increased problems or costs if not remedied immediately, the Village may use the enforcement powers available under this chapter without prior notice, but the Planning and Zoning Administrator must attempt to give notice simultaneously with beginning enforcement action. Notice may be provided to the property owner, to any other person who is party to the approval and to applicants for any relevant permit.