(A)

A violation of the provisions of this ordinance, or any terms or conditions imposed by any decision of the zoning board of review or the zoning enforcement officer, shall be punishable by a fine of not more than five hundred dollars ($500.00). Each day of violation shall constitute a separate offense. All fines shall be payable to the town of Hopkinton.

(B)

The town may bring suit in the Hopkinton municipal court or the superior court to impose a fine for violation of this ordinance or any terms or conditions imposed by any decision of the zoning board of review or the zoning enforcement officer; to compel compliance with this ordinance or any terms or conditions imposed by any decision of the zoning board of review or the zoning enforcement officer; or to restrain violation of this ordinance or any terms or conditions imposed by any decision of the zoning board of review or the zoning enforcement officer. An action for the imposition of a fine may be consolidated with an action for injunctive relief in the superior court. The suit may seek:

(1)

To restrain the erection, alteration, or use of any building, structure, sign, or land erected, altered, or used in violation of the provisions of this ordinance or any terms or conditions imposed by any decision of the zoning board of review or the zoning enforcement officer, and to order its removal or abatement; and

(2)

To compel compliance with the provisions of this ordinance or any terms or conditions imposed by any decision of the zoning board of review or the zoning enforcement officer; and

(3)

To order the removal by the property owner of any building, structure, sign, or improvement existing in violation of this ordinance or any terms or conditions imposed by any decision of the zoning board of review or the zoning enforcement officer, and to authorize the zoning enforcement officer, in the case of default by the property owner, to remove it at the property owner's expense; and

(4)

To order reimbursement to the town for any work or materials done or furnished by or at the cost of the town; and

(5)

To order restoration by the property owner, where practicable; and

(6)

To impose fines and other penalties for violation of this ordinance or any terms or conditions imposed by any decision of the zoning board of review or the zoning enforcement officer.

(Ch. 134, § 22, 12-19-94; Ch. 207, 10-15-07; Ch. 292, §(Exh. P), 12-4-23)