Pursuant to § 20-2006 of the Village Law of the State of New York, as amended, any person who shall violate any provision herein or regulation thereof or fail to comply therewith or with any of the requirements thereof or who shall build or alter or use any building, structure or land in violation of any statement or plan submitted and approved thereunder shall be guilty of an offense punishable by a fine not exceeding $350 or imprisonment for a period not to exceed six months, or both, for conviction of a first offense; for conviction of a second offense, both of which were committed within a period of five years, punishable by a fine not less than $350 nor more than $700 or imprisonment for a period not to exceed six months, or both; and upon conviction for a third or subsequent offense, all of which were committed within a period of five years, punishable by a fine not less than $700 nor more than $1,000 or imprisonment for a period not to exceed six months, or both. Each day's continued violation shall constitute a separate additional violation.

In their interpretation and application, the provisions of this chapter shall be held to be the minimum requirements adopted for the promotion of the public health, safety, comfort, convenience or general welfare. It is not intended by this chapter to repeal, abrogate, annul or in any way to impair or interfere with any existing provisions of the law or ordinance or any rules, regulations or permits previously adopted or issued or which shall be adopted or issued pursuant to law relating to the use of buildings or premises; provided, however, that where this chapter imposes a greater restriction upon the use of buildings or premises or upon the height of buildings or required larger yards, courts or other open spaces than are imposed or required by such existing provisions of law or ordinance or by such rules, regulations or permits, the provisions of this chapter shall control.

If any section, paragraph, subdivision, clause or provision of this chapter shall be adjudged invalid, such adjudication shall apply only to the section, paragraph, clause or provision so adjudged, and the remainder of this chapter shall remain valid and effective; provided, however, that in such event the provisions of the Building Zone Ordinance of the Village of Farmingdale adopted August 23, 1926, as from time to time amended,[1] shall apply with respect to the subject matter of the section, paragraph or provision of this chapter so adjudged invalid.

The adoption of this chapter shall not be construed to and shall not render lawful the use, construction or alteration of any building or premises which were not lawfully constructed or altered or lawfully used prior to the adoption of this chapter.

This chapter shall take effect immediately.