It is the intention of this regulation that all matters herein which
require action or decision by the City Council shall first be referred to
the Planning Commission for its detailed recommendations as to the course
to be followed and furthermore of the community interest and the Comprehensive
Master Plan.
It shall be the duty of the City Engineer to administer the provisions
of this chapter and enforce the decisions of the Planning Commission made
hereunder and to report any violations thereof to the Planning Commission.
Any person, firm, partnership or corporation violating any provisions
of this chapter shall, upon conviction thereof in a summary proceeding before
any District Justice having jurisdiction of such offense, be sentenced to
pay a fine of not more than $300 or to undergo imprisonment not exceeding
90 days, or both. Each day that any corporation, firm, partnership or person
shall continue to violate or fail to comply with any requirements of this
chapter shall be considered as a separate offense. All fines and penalties
imposed by this chapter shall be recoverable by summary proceedings by any
Alderman or Justice of the Peace in said city, and all suits or actions at
law instituted for the recovery thereof shall be in the name and for the use
of the city, and upon recovery thereof, all such fines and penalties shall
be paid to the City Treasurer. In addition to the penalties provided herein
for the violation of this chapter, the City Council may institute appropriate
action or proceedings to prevent any unlawful subdivision or use of land within
the City of Monessen or for a distance of three miles outside the city or
to restrain, correct or abate any violation of the provisions of this chapter.
