In the interpretation and application of the
provisions of this chapter, such provisions shall be held to be minimum
requirements, adopted for promoting health, safety and general welfare
of the Borough of Andover.
Whenever the requirements established by this
chapter differ from or conflict with those set out in any other ordinance,
reflective ordinance or that ordinance imposed at higher standards,
shall govern.
[Amended 9-1986 by Ord. No. 224; 7-14-2003 by Ord. No. 356]
For any and every violation of the provisions
of this chapter, or for violations of the terms and conditions of
resolutions of the Planning/Zoning Board, the owner, contractor or
other person or persons interested as lessees, tenants or otherwise
in any building, land or premises where such a violation has been
committed or shall exist, and who shall fail to abate said violation
within the time specified by the notice of violation, after written
notice so to do has been served upon him by certified mail, return
receipt requested, or by personal service upon him, shall, for each
and every violation, be subject to a fine not to exceed $1,200 or
90 days' imprisonment, or both, at the discretion of the court before
whom a conviction may be had. Each and every day that such violation
shall continue after such abatement notice shall have been served
shall be considered a separate and specific violation of this chapter
and not a continuing offense. If, after diligent effort, service of
a notice of violation cannot be made by mail or in person, posting
of a copy of such notice at a conspicuous part of the premises in
violation shall be constructed as legal service.
