Any violation of the provisions of this chapter shall be deemed
unlawful. When necessary to determine compliance with this chapter,
the Land Use Planning and Zoning Department shall investigate alleged
violations. After confirmation that a violation exists, the Land Use
Planning and Zoning Department shall pursue compliance of the violation.
A.
Any violation of the provisions of this chapter by or under the direction
of the subdivider shall be brought into compliance upon notification
by the Land Use Planning and Zoning Department or the Land Use Planning
and Zoning Committee or the County Corporation Counsel.
B.
The County Corporation Counsel shall have the authority to use all
legal remedies necessary to enforce the provisions of this chapter.
After consultation with the Land Use Planning and Zoning Department
and/or Land Use Planning and Zoning Committee, the Corporation Counsel
shall determine which legal remedy or legal remedies are in order
to enforce the provisions of this chapter.
[Amended 2-16-2021 by Ord. No. 3-2021]
C.
Any subdivider who violates or refuses to comply with any of the
provisions of this chapter shall be subject to a forfeiture of not
less than $50 nor more than $500 per offense, together with the taxable
costs of action. Each day that the violation exists, after receiving
notice of the violation from the Land Use Planning and Zoning Department
by certified or registered mail, or personal service per § 801.11
Wis. Stats., shall constitute a separate offense.
[Amended 2-16-2021 by Ord. No. 3-2021]
D.
In addition to the County Corporation Counsel having the authority to enforce per Subsection B above, the designated staff of the Land Use Planning and Zoning Department shall have the authority to and may prepare, sign and issue citations in order to commence action to enforce compliance with the provisions of this chapter.
[Amended 2-16-2021 by Ord. No. 3-2021]
Every violation of this chapter is a public nuisance, and the
creation thereof may be enjoined and the maintenance thereof abated.