Mahwah City Zoning Code
§ 24-11.5
Violations and Penalties.
[Amended 10-15-2020 by Ord. No. 1916; 3-10-2022 by Ord. No. 1958]
a.
Complaints for Violations of Zoning Ordinance. Any person may file a complaint if there is any reason to believe a violation of this chapter exists. All such complaints must be in writing and shall be filed with the Zoning Officer, who shall properly record such complaint and immediately investigate.
b.
Procedures for Abatement of Violations.
1.
In case any building or structure is erected, constructed, reconstructed, altered, repaired, converted or maintained or any building, structure or land is used in violation of this chapter or of any ordinance or regulation made under authority conferred hereby, the Zoning Officer or other proper official, in addition to other remedies, may request from the Business Administrator commencement of legal action in the proper forum, to prevent such unlawful erection, construction, reconstruction, alteration, repair, conversion, maintenance or use; 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 about such premises.
2.
A violation of any of these terms of this chapter shall be abated within five (5) days, or within as reasonable time as may be determined, after written notice has been served, either by mail or personal service.