If any person shall undertake any activity controlled by this section on a site within the historic district without first having obtained a certificate of appropriateness, such person shall be deemed to be in violation of this section.

Upon learning of the violation, the Zoning Officer shall serve upon the owner of the property wherein the violation is occurring a notice to cease and desist and give the owner 10 days to abate the violation by restoring the site to its status quo ante. If the owner cannot be personally served within the Borough with such notice, a copy shall be posted on site and a copy sent by certified mail, return receipt requested, to the owner at his/her last known address as it appears on the Borough tax roles.

In the event that the violation is not abated within 10 days of service or posting on site, whichever is earlier, the Zoning Officer shall cause to be issued a summons and complaint, returnable to the Municipal Court, charging violation of this section.

The penalty for violation shall not exceed $25 per day or $50 per day beyond 14 days, for each day of violation.

In the event that any action, such as demolition or removal, that would permanently and adversely change the site is about to occur without a certificate of appropriateness having been issued, the Zoning Officer is hereby directed to apply to the Superior Court of New Jersey for such injunctive relief as is necessary to prevent the destruction of any site within the historic district.