Ringwood City Zoning Code
§ 40-18
VIOLATION AND PENALTIES.
[1985 Code § 22-10.5]
a.
Complaints of Violations. 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 institute any appropriate legal action or proceedings 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 the building structure or land; or, any illegal act, conduct, business or use about such premises.
2.
A violation of any of the terms of this chapter shall be abated immediately, or within as reasonable a time as may be determined, after written notice has been served, either by mail or personal service.
c.
Penalties. Any person, firm or corporation violating any provision of this chapter shall, upon conviction, be subject to a fine not exceeding $1,250 for each offense or imprisonment not exceeding 90 days, or both, in the discretion of the Court imposing sentence pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:49-5. Each day that a violation occurs or is committed shall constitute a separate offense. In addition, the property Certificate of Occupancy may be rescinded after an appropriate hearing before the Zoning Officer upon 10 days' notice to the owner and occupant of the property.