Marcellus Town City Zoning Code
§ 235-30
Penalties for offenses.
A.
Violation; penalty.
(1)
A violation of this chapter shall be an offense punishable by:
(a)
A fine not to exceed $250 or by imprisonment for a period not to exceed 15 days, or both, for conviction of a first offense;
(b)
A fine not less than $250 nor more than $750 or imprisonment for a period not to exceed 15 days, or both, for conviction of a second offense within five years of the first;
(c)
A fine not less than $750 nor more than $1,000 or imprisonment for a period not to exceed 15 days, or both, for conviction of a third or subsequent offense, all of which occurred within five years of the first.
(2)
It shall be unlawful for a person to fail in any manner to comply with any notice, order, or directive of the Code Enforcement Officer.
(3)
Each week of continued violation shall constitute a separate additional violation. In addition, the Town Board shall have such other remedies as are provided by law to enforce the provisions of this chapter.
B.
Complaints of violations. Whenever a violation of this chapter occurs, any property owner of record may file a complaint in regard thereto. All such complaints must be in writing and shall be filed with the Town Clerk who shall properly record such complaint and immediately refer it to the proper person or Board, who shall take appropriate action to correct such violations.
C.
The Code Enforcement Officer shall be allowed to post a notice of violation on the property in question. Removal of the sign shall be construed to be a violation as defined.