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Phelps Village City Zoning Code

ARTICLE IX

Enforcement; Penalties

§ 175-32 Appearance tickets.

[Added 7-8-1991 by L.L. No. 2-1991]
Where sufficient cause exists to believe that the terms of this chapter have been violated and where corrective action has not been taken nor an appropriate variance application to the Zoning Board of Appeals filed within 10 days of the issuance of a written notice of violation mailed to the record owner(s) of the property where the violation occurs (with a copy to the alleged violator, if not the same person), the Code Enforcement Officer, pursuant to Municipal Home Rule Law § 10, Subdivision 4(a), is authorized to issue an appearance ticket directing the alleged violator to appear in a designated local criminal court at a designated future time in connection with the alleged and designated offense.

§ 175-33 Penalties for offenses.

[Amended 7-8-1991 by L.L. No. 2-1991]
A person or organization that has been found in violation of this chapter shall be punishable by a maximum fine of $250 or by imprisonment not to exceed 15 days, or by both such fine and imprisonment. Each week's continued violation of this chapter shall be deemed an offense for the purpose of imposing the appropriate fine.
[Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. II)]
In addition to the foregoing remedies, an action or proceeding in the name of the Village of Phelps may be commenced in any court of competent jurisdiction to compel compliance with or restrain violation of this chapter or orders issued in compliance with this chapter.