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 by communication. He shall order in writing the correction of such conditions as are found to be in violation of this chapter. Failure to secure a zoning or use permit or Zoning Hearing Board certificate when required, previous to erection, construction, extension or addition to a building or change in use of a building as in this chapter provided, shall be a violation of this chapter.

If it appears that a violation of any of the provisions of this chapter has occurred, an enforcement notice shall be sent as provided by Section 616.1 of the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code, as amended.[1]

Civil enforcement proceedings for violations of any of the provisions of this chapter shall be in accordance with the provisions of Section 617.2 of the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code, as amended.[1]

In addition to other remedies, the Township Board of Supervisors or, with the approval of the Township Board of Supervisors, the Zoning Officer may institute any appropriate action or proceeding to prevent, restrain, correct or abate any act, conduct, business or use constituting a violation of the provisions of this chapter in accordance with the provisions of Section 617 of the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code, as amended.[1]