(A)

(1)

This chapter shall be enforced by the zoning administrator who shall be appointed by the governing body.

(2)

The administrator shall serve at the pleasure of that body.

(3)

Compensation for such shall be fixed by resolution of the governing body.

(B)

(1)

Nothing contained herein shall require any change in the plans or construction of any building or structure for which a permit was granted prior to the effective date of this chapter.

(2)

However, such construction must commence within 30 days after this chapter becomes effective.

(3)

If construction is discontinued for a period of six months or more, further construction shall be in conformity with the provisions of this chapter for the district in which the operation is located.

(Ord. passed 12-10-1992)

Unless district boundary lines are fixed by dimensions or otherwise clearly shown or described, and where uncertainty exists with respect to the boundaries of any of the aforesaid districts as shown on the zoning map, the following rules shall apply.

(A)

Where district boundaries are indicated as approximately following or being at right angles to the centerlines of streets, highways, alleys or railroad main tracks, such centerlines or lines at right angles to such centerlines shall be construed to be such boundaries as the case may be.

(B)

Where a district boundary is indicated to follow a river, creek or branch or other body of water, said boundary shall be construed to follow the centerline at low water or at the limit of the jurisdiction, and in the event of change in the shoreline, such boundary shall be construed as moving with the actual shoreline.

(C)

If no distance, angle, curvature description or other means is given to determine a boundary line accurately and the foregoing provisions do not apply, the same shall be determined by the use of the scale down on said zoning map. In case of subsequent dispute, the matter shall be referred to the board of zoning appeals which shall determine the boundary.

(Ord. passed 12-10-1992)

(A)

Any person found guilty of violating any of the provisions of §§ 154.190 through 154.202 shall be guilty of a misdemeanor subject to a fine not to exceed $100.00. Each day during which such violation shall continue shall constitute a separate violation and shall be subject to a separate $100.00 fine for each and every day that the violation shall continue and may be sued by the town to force compliance.

(B)

Any person found to have violated any of the provisions of §§ 154.180 through 154.185 hereof shall be assessed for a civil penalty payable to the town of $500.00, and any person having found to have violated § 154.185(F) and (G) shall, in the alternative, be guilty of a misdemeanor subject to a fine not to exceed $500.00. Each day during which any violation shall continue shall constitute a separate violation and shall be subject to a separate $500.00 fine or penalty for each and every day that the violation shall continue and may be sued by the town to force compliance and/or collect the fines and penalties.

(C)

(1)

All departments, officials and public employees of this jurisdiction which are vested with the duty or authority to issue permits or licenses shall conform to the provisions of this chapter. They shall issue permits for uses, structures or purposes only when they are in harmony with the provisions of this chapter. Any such permit, if issued in conflict with the provisions of this chapter, shall be null and void.

(2)

Any person, firm or corporation, whether as principal, agent employed or otherwise, violating, causing, or permitting the violation of any of the provisions of this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof may be fined in an amount set by council from time to time. Such person, firm or corporation shall be deemed to be guilty of a separate offense for each and every day during which any portion of any violation of this chapter is committed, continued or permitted by such person, firm or corporation, and shall be punishable as herein provided.

(Ord. eff. 1-18-1996; Ord. passed 8-10-2005; Ord. passed - -; Ord. passed 9-12-2013; Ord. passed - -; Ord. No. 2022-10, § 1, 9-13-2022)