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Conshohocken City Zoning Code

PART 4

ENFORCEMENT

§ 27-401 Violations.

[Ord. 6-2001, 10/10/2001; as amended through 12/2005]
It shall be the duty of the Zoning Officer to take cognizance of violations of this Chapter. He shall investigate each violation which comes to his attention whether by observation or communication. He shall order in writing the correction of such conditions as are found to be in violation of this Chapter.

§ 27-402 Enforcement Notice.

[Ord. 6-2001, 10/10/2001; as amended through 12/2005]
An enforcement notice shall be sent to the owner of record of the parcel on which the violation has occurred, to any person who has filed a written request to receive enforcement notices regarding that parcel, and to any other person requested in writing by the owner of record. The notice of enforcement shall be in compliance with Section 616.1.c of the Municipalities Planning Code, as amended.

§ 27-403 Enforcement Proceedings.

[Ord. 6-2001, 10/10/2001; as amended through 12/2005]
If a violation is not corrected within the period specified by the enforcement notice, the Zoning Officer shall take necessary action to correct the violation, which action may include initiation of a civil enforcement proceeding.

§ 27-404 Enforcement Remedies.

[Ord. 6-2001, 10/10/2001; as amended through 12/2005]
1. 
Any person, partnership, or corporation who or which has violated or permitted the violation of the provisions of this Chapter shall, upon being found liable therefor in a civil enforcement proceeding commenced by the Borough, pay a judgment of not more than $500 plus all court costs, including reasonable attorney fees incurred by the Borough as a result thereof. Each day that the violation continues shall constitute a separate violation.
2. 
Causes of Action. An aggrieved owner or tenant of real property who shows that their property or person will be substantially affected by an alleged violation of this Chapter may institute any appropriate action or proceeding to prevent, restrain, correct, or abate the violation.
A. 
When any action is instituted by a landowner or tenant, the Borough shall be notified at least 30 days prior to the time the action is begun.
B. 
Notice must given by serving a copy of the complaint to the Borough Council. No action may be maintained until such notice has been given.

§ 27-405 Fees.

[Ord. 6-2001, 10/10/2001; as amended through 12/2005]
The fees for permits, applications for zoning relief and other charges associated with this Chapter shall be fixed in accordance with a fee schedule adopted by a resolution of the Borough Council, and such schedule may be amended from time to time by resolution of the Borough Council.