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Scappoose City Zoning Code

17.24 Enforcement

17.24.020 Violation of title prohibited.

A. Land and structures may be divided, used or developed by construction, reconstruction, alteration, occupancy, use or otherwise, only as this title permits.

B. The requirements of this title apply to the owner of the property and to the person undertaking the development or the use of the development and to any successor in interest.

C. If a provision of this title is violated by a firm or corporation, the officer or officers, or person or persons responsible for the violation shall be subject to the penalties imposed by this section as well as the firm or corporation itself. (Ord. 634 § 1 Exh. A, 1995)

17.24.030 Penalty.

A. A violation of this title may result in a fine of up to two hundred fifty dollars per day. Each day that the violation is committed or permitted to continue shall constitute a separate infraction.

B. Each violation of a separate provision of this title shall constitute a separate infraction.

C. A finding of a violation of this title shall not relieve the responsible party of the duty to abate the violation. The penalties imposed by this section are in addition to and not in lieu of additional remedies available to the city.

17.24.040 Complaints regarding violations.

A. Whenever a violation of this title is alleged to have occurred, any person may file a signed, written complaint.

B. Such complaints, stating fully the causes and basis thereof, shall be filed with the planner, who shall properly record such complaints, investigate and take action thereon as provided by this title.

C. If consent to enter the property for the purpose of investigating a written complaint cannot be obtained, the planner shall have recourse to every other remedy provided by law to secure entry. (Ord. 634 § 1 Exh. A, 1995)

17.24.060 Abatement of violations.

A. Any development or use which occurs contrary to the provisions of this title or contrary to any permit or approval issued or granted under this title is unlawful, and may be abated as a nuisance. (Ord. 634 § 1 Exh. A, 1995)