West Bloomfield Town
City Zoning Code
City Zoning Code
ARTICLE XX
Enforcement
§ 140-165 Code compliance required.
The commencement or continuation of any activity regulated by this chapter that is not in compliance with the express provisions of this chapter, or that is not in compliance with the express provisions of any permit or approval, including any attached findings or conditions, shall be a violation of this chapter and subject to enforcement under the terms of this article and New York law.
§ 140-166 Enforcement responsibility.
A.
The responsibility for the enforcement of this chapter is delegated to the Code Enforcement Officer.
B.
Whenever a violation of this chapter occurs, any person may file a complaint. All such complaints must be filed, in writing, with the Code Enforcement Officer, who shall properly record such complaint, immediately investigate to determine the validity of the charge, and take whatever action is necessary to assure compliance with this Zoning Chapter.
§ 140-167 Penalties for offenses.
A.
A violation of this chapter is hereby declared to be an offense punishable by:
(1)
For a conviction of a first offense: a fine not to exceed $350 or imprisonment for a period not to exceed six months, or both.
(2)
For a conviction of a second offense, both of which were committed within a period of five years: a fine of not less than $350 nor more than $700 or imprisonment for a period not to exceed six months, or both.
(3)
Upon conviction of a third or subsequent offense, all of which were committed within a period of five years: a fine of not less than $700 nor more than $1,000 or imprisonment for a period not to exceed six months, or both.
B.
Each week's continued violation shall constitute a separate additional violation.
§ 140-168 Remedies and enforcement powers.
On behalf of the Town, the Code Enforcement Officer may take any one or more of the following actions as a remedy for any violation of this Zoning Chapter:
A.
Issue and serve on the violator a notice and order for violations;
B.
Withhold any approvals or permits required by this chapter or order other officials to withhold such approval or permits;
C.
Issue appearance tickets pursuant to § 150.20 of the New York State Criminal Procedure Law.