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Packet · Jun 26, 2012

Conference/Public Meeting Agendas/Documents — Packet

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DRAFT PROPOSED REVISIONS – OCTOBER 2011 f. Violation, Penalties and Injunctions.* 1. Any person, corporation or any owner of lands and structures who shall violate this section or who shall erect, structurally alter, enlarge, rebuild or move any structure or structures or who shall use any lot or land in a manner different than as set forth in any detailed statement submitted and approved under the terms of this section, or who shall refuse reasonable attempts to inspect any premises shall be deemed a disorderly person and shall, upon conviction, be liable to a fine not exceeding one thousand ($1,000.00) dollars or imprisonment for a period not exceeding ninety (90) days, or both, and each day in which such violation continues shall constitute a separate violation or offense. 2. Any architect, builder, contractor, agent or person who is employed in connection with, or assist in, the violation of any part of the selection shall be liable to the same penalties set forth in paragraph 1. 3. In addition to the foregoing remedies, the Township Attorney may maintain an action in court of competent jurisdiction to enjoin, restrain, abate, correct and remove any violation of this section. 4. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, anyone who obtains title or held an ownership interest without first obtaining a Certificate of Continued Occupancy shall be fully responsible and liable under this chapter. 5. To the extent that an owner fails to obtain a Certificate of Continued Occupancy and closes title, the owner shall remain liable for a separate violation on each day until a Certificate of Continued Occupancy is issued. This continuing violation for each and every day shall be consistent with Section 25-59b. 6. Any person who serves as an agent, employee or representative of the owner, including but not limited to any licensed real estate broker, may be found liable for a violation hereunder and punished to the full extent of the law. (Ord. No. 904-88 § 25-7.4; Ord. No. 1640-99 § II; Ord. No. 1688-00 § 1; Ord. No. 1924-04 § II) 25-40.6 Interpretation. In

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ereunder and punished to the full extent of the law. (Ord. No. 904-88 § 25-7.4; Ord. No. 1640-99 § II; Ord. No. 1688-00 § 1; Ord. No. 1924-04 § II) 25-40.6 Interpretation. In applying and interpreting the provisions of this chapter, these regulations shall be held to be minimum requirements adopted for the promotion of the public health, safety, morals, comfort, convenience, and general welfare. The following specific regulations shall apply: a. A minimum required lot or yard size for one (1) structure shall not be used as any part of a required lot or yard for a second structure. b. The required lot or yard for an existing structure shall not be diminished below the minimum requirements of this chapter. (Ord. No. 904-88 § 25-7.5) Comment [PG93]: unnecessary regulations 25-40.76 Relation of Zoning Ordinance to Other Provisions of Law. This chapter shall not in any way abrogate or impair any provision of law or ordinance or regulations existing or as may be adopted in the future, except that where this chapter imposes a greater restriction of buildings and structures, or required larger lots or yards, the provisions of this section shall apply to the following ordinances, rules and regulations, among others: Uniform Construction Code; *Editor's Note: Refer also to the General Penalty for any violation of any provision of the Code. See Chapter I, Section 1-5. 212

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