M. - Violation, penalties.

1.

Complaints regarding violations: Any property owner or tenant of real property may notify the zoninig administrator in writing, of the alleged violation. Upon receipt of such notice, the zoninig administrator shall take whatever action is warranted and inform the complainant in writing what actions have been or will be taken.

2.

Owner(s)' liability: The owner, tenant, or occupant of any building or land or part thereof; any architect, builder, contractor, agent, or other person who participates in, assists, directs, creates, or maintains any situation that is contrary to the requirements of this title may be held responsible for the violation and suffer the penalties and be subject to the remedies herein provided.

3.

Procedures upon discovery of violations:

a.

If the zoninig administrator finds that any provision of this title is being violated, he shall send a written notice to the person responsible for such violation, indicating the nature of the violation and ordering the action necessary to correct it. Additional written notices may be sent at the zoninig administrator's discretion.

b.

The final written notice (and the initial written notice may be the final notice) shall state what action the zoninig administrator intends to take if the violation is not corrected.

c.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, in cases when delay would seriously threaten the effective enforcement of this ordinance or pose a danger to the public health, safety, or welfare, the zoninig administrator may seek enforcement without prior written notice by invoking any of the penalties or remedies authorized in section M.4. of this article, below.

4.

Penalties and remedies for violations:

a.

Any act constituting a violation of the provisions of this title or a failure to comply with any of its requirements, including violations of any conditions or safeguards established in connection with the grant of a variation or special use permit, shall subject the offender to a fine not less than $100.00 for first offen[s]e and not more than $750.00 for each offense.

b.

Each day that a violation continues after notification by the village that such violation exists shall be considered a separate offense for purposes of the remedies and penalties specified in this section.

c.

Nothing herein shall be construed to prevent the Village of Hinckley from taking such other lawful action as is necessary or appropriate to prevent or remedy any violation.

d.

This title may also be enforced by any appropriate equitable action.

e.

Any one, all, or combination of the foregoing penalties and remedies may be used to enforce this title.