It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to:

A violation of any provision of this chapter is hereby declared to be an offense, punishable by a fine not exceeding $350 or by imprisonment for a period not exceeding 15 days, or by both such fine and imprisonment for a first offense; for a second offense, both of which were committed within a five-year period, a fine of not less than $350 nor more than $700 or imprisonment for a period not to exceed six months, or both such fine and imprisonment; and for a third and subsequent convictions, all committed within a five-year period, a fine not less than $700 nor more than $1,000 or imprisonment for a period not to exceed six months, or both such fine and imprisonment. However, for the purpose of conferring jurisdiction upon courts and judicial officers generally, violations of this chapter shall be deemed misdemeanors, and, for such purpose only, all provisions of law relating to misdemeanors shall apply to such violations.

In case any building or structure is erected, constructed, reconstructed, altered, converted or maintained, or any building, structure or land is used, or any land is divided into lots, blocks or sites in violation of this chapter, the proper local authorities of the Village, in addition to other remedies, may institute any appropriate action or proceedings to prevent such unlawful erection, construction, reconstruction, alteration, conversion, maintenance, use or division of land; to restrain, correct or abate such violation; to prevent the occupancy of said building, structure or land; or to prevent any illegal act, conduct, business or use in or about such premises.

Whenever a violation of this chapter occurs, any person may file a complaint in regard thereto. All such complaints must be in writing and shall be filed with the Code Enforcement Officer (or other enforcing officer), who shall properly record such complaint and immediately investigate and file a written report with the Planning Board and the Board of Trustees.