A.
It shall be the duty of the Zoning Officer to take
cognizance of violations of this chapter. He shall investigate each
violation which comes to his attention whether by observation or by
communication. He shall order in writing the correction of such conditions
as are found to be in violation of this chapter.
B.
Failure to secure a zoning or use permit or Zoning
Hearing Board certificate when required, prior to the erection, construction,
extension, or addition to a building, shall be a violation of this
chapter.
A.
If a violation occurs and a correction thereof has
been directed by the Zoning Officer, which correction remains undone
for a period of 30 days after the date of the issuance of the order,
it shall be the duty of the Zoning Officer to notify the Township
Council of the violation. The Township Council shall take such action
as they deem necessary to enforce the correction of the violation.
However, if in the opinion of the Zoning Officer the violation creates
an imminent danger to life and property, the violator shall be ordered
to discontinue such violation immediately.
B.
The giving of notice of a violation as herein provided
shall not be interpreted to supersede or deny the Zoning Officer and
the Township the right and duty to prosecute a violator for a violation
of each respective provision of this chapter.
C.
The enforcement notice shall be sent to the owner
of record of the parcel on which the violation has occurred, to any
person who has filed a written request to receive enforcement notices
regarding that parcel, and to any other person requested in writing
by the owner of record.
D.
An enforcement notice shall state at least the following:
(1)
The name of the owner of record and any other person
against whom the municipality intends to take action.
(2)
The location of the property in violation.
(3)
The specific violation with a description of the requirements
which have not been met, citing in each instance the applicable provisions
of the chapter.
(4)
The date before which the steps for compliance must
be commenced and the date before which the steps must be completed.
(5)
That the recipient of the notice has the right to
appeal to the Zoning Hearing Board within a prescribed period of time
in accordance with procedures set forth in the chapter.
(6)
That failure to comply with the notice within the
time specified, unless extended by appeal to the Zoning Hearing Board,
constitutes a violation, with possible sanctions clearly described.
For any and every violation of the provisions
of this chapter, the owner, general agent or contractor of a building
or premises of such violation has been permitted or shall exist, and
the lessee or tenant of an entire building or entire premises where
such violation has been committed or shall exist, and the owner, general
agent, architect, building contractor or any other person who knowingly
commits, takes part, or assists in any such violation, or who maintains
any building or premises in which such violation shall exist, shall
upon being found liable on conviction thereof in a civil enforcement
proceeding commenced by the municipality pay a fine not exceeding
$500 for each and every offense, and whenever such person shall have
been notified by the Zoning Officer or by service of warrant in a
prosecution, or in any other way, that he is committing such violation
of this chapter, each day that he shall continue shall constitute
a separate offense punished by the like fine or imprisonment. All
judgments, costs and reasonable attorney fees collected for the violation
of zoning ordinances shall be paid over to the Township.
In case any building or structure is erected,
constructed, reconstructed, altered, repaired, converted, or maintained,
or any building, structure or land is used or any hedge, tree, shrub
or other growth is maintained in violation of this chapter or any
regulations made pursuant hereto, in addition to the other remedies
provided by law, any appropriate action or proceedings, whether by
legal process or otherwise, may be instituted or taken to prevent
such unlawful erection, construction, reconstruction, alteration,
repair, conversion, maintenance or use, to restrain, correct or abate
such violation to prevent the occupancy of such building, structure,
or land, or to prevent an illegal act, conduct, business or use in
or about such premises.
A.
A charge which shall be determined from time to time
by the Horsham Township Council for each Zoning Hearing Board certificate
issued under authority of this chapter shall be made, payable in advance.
B.
A charge which shall be determined from time to time
by the Horsham Township Council shall be made for each duplicate copy
of application of Zoning Hearing Board certificate.
C.
A charge which shall be determined from time to time
by the Horsham Township Council shall be made for each certified statement
of district classification of any property, and/or compliance of any
property with the provisions of this chapter.
