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West Bend Town City Zoning Code

ARTICLE III

Fees and Penalties

§ 325-18 Permit fees.

The Town Board may by resolution establish application fees and other charges it deems necessary in the administration of this chapter.

§ 325-19 Double fee.

A double fee shall be charged by the Town if work, use, or activity is started before a permit is applied for and issued. Such double fee shall not release the applicant from full compliance with this chapter nor from prosecution for violation of this chapter.

§ 325-20 Unlawful acts; enforcement.

It shall be unlawful to use or improve any structure or land, or to use water or air in violation of any of the provisions of this chapter. In case of any violation, the Town Board, the Zoning Secretary, the Zoning Administrator/Building Inspector, the Plan Commission or any property owner who would be specifically damaged by such a violation may institute appropriate action or proceeding to enjoin a violation of this chapter or cause a structure to be vacated or removed.

§ 325-21 Remedial action.

Whenever an order of the Zoning Administrator or Building Inspector has not been complied with within 30 days after written notice has been mailed to the owner, resident agent or occupant of the premises, the Town Board, the Zoning Administrator/Building Inspector, or the Town Attorney may institute appropriate legal action or proceedings to prohibit such owner, agent, or occupant from using such structure, land, or water.

§ 325-22 Violations and penalties.

Unless otherwise specified in this chapter, any person, firm, or corporation who fails to comply with the provisions of this chapter or any order of the Zoning Administrator/Building Inspector issued in accordance with this chapter or resists enforcement shall, upon conviction thereof, be subject to a forfeiture of $100 for the first offense, $250 for the second offense, and $500 for the third offense, plus costs of prosecution of each violation, and, in default of payment of such forfeiture and costs, shall be imprisoned in the county jail until payment thereof, but not exceeding 30 days. Each day a violation exists or continues shall constitute a separate offense.

§ 325-23 Review and administration fee.

The applicant shall pay a fee equal to the actual cost to the Town for all legal, engineering and planning work incurred by the Town in connection with proposed developments, permits and other matters pertaining to zoning review. Engineering work shall include the preparation of construction plans and standard specification. The Town Engineer may permit the applicant to furnish all, some or part of the required construction plans and specifications, in which case no engineering fees shall be levied for such plans and specification. Planning work may include concept plan and review, conditional use review, and other work as directed by the Plan Commission.