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Darien City Zoning Code

ARTICLE XXII

REMEDIES AND PENALTIES

Sec. 20-2201.- Remedies.

1.

In case any building or structure is proposed to be erected, constructed, reconstructed, altered, maintained, or used in violation of this ordinance; or any land is proposed to be used in violation of this ordinance, the city council of the City of Darien or any owner of real estate within the city in which such building, structure, or land is situated, may, in addition to other remedies provided by law, institute injunction, mandamus, or other appropriate action or proceedings to prevent such unlawful construction, reconstruction, erection, alteration, or use in any court of competent jurisdiction.

2.

In case any building or structure is being erected, constructed, reconstructed, altered, demolished or maintained, in violation of this ordinance, then the building inspector in addition to other remedies may cancel any certificate of occupancy, demolition permit, building permit, or sign permit which has been issued for the erection, construction, reconstruction, alteration, demolition, or maintenance of a building or structure. After such cancellation, any further work upon the demolition, construction, alteration, or repair on said building or structure, or the continued use of such building, structure, or land, shall be deemed a violation.

(Code 1998, § 20-2201)

Sec. 20-2202. - Penalties.

1.

In case any building or structure is erected, constructed, reconstructed, demolished, altered, repaired, moved, converted, or maintained in violation of this ordinance, the building inspector or any other appropriate authority, or any city resident who would be damaged by such violation may institute injunction, mandamus or other appropriate action to prevent the use of the building, structure or land.

(Code 1998, § 20-2202)