A violation of this chapter is hereby declared to be an offense,
punishable by a fine not exceeding $350 or imprisonment for a period
not to exceed six months, or both, for conviction of a first offense;
for conviction of a second offense, both of which were committed within
a period of five years, punishable by a fine not less than $350 nor
more than $700 or imprisonment for a period not to exceed six months,
or both; and, upon conviction for a third or subsequent offense, all
of which were committed within a period of five years, punishable
by a fine not less than $700 nor more than $1,000 or imprisonment
for a period not to exceed six months, or both. However, for the purpose
of conferring jurisdiction upon courts and judicial officers generally,
violations of this chapter shall be deemed misdemeanors, and for such
purpose only, all provisions of law relating to misdemeanors shall
apply to such violations. Each week's continued violation shall constitute
a separate additional violation.
Any permit or approval granted under this chapter that is based
upon or is granted in reliance upon any material misrepresentation
or failure to make a material fact or circumstance known, by or on
behalf of an applicant, shall be void. This section shall not be construed
to affect the remedies available to the Town under this chapter.
Whenever a violation of this chapter is alleged to have occurred, any person may file a complaint in regard thereto. All such complaints shall be filed with the Building Inspector, who may direct that such complaint be properly investigated and a report thereon be made to the Town Board. If the Building Inspector fails or refuses to proceed with any action in accordance with §
245-49C within a thirty-day period following written request by any taxpayer so as to proceed, then any three or more taxpayers of the Town of Saugerties residing or owning property in the district wherein such condition or use in violation of this chapter exists or in an adjacent district, and who are jointly or severally aggrieved by such violation, may institute an appeal to the Zoning Board of Appeals.