§ 240-123. Enforcement; violations and penalties.  


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  • A. 
    Enforcement. This chapter shall be enforced by the Building Commissioner of the Town of Barnstable or his designee.
    B. 
    Violations. For any violation of this chapter, the Building Commissioner or his designee may, where the situation requires, cause a criminal complaint to issue from the First District Court of Barnstable or may institute proceedings in Superior Court to enjoin the construction, alteration, enlargement, reconstruction or use of any building or the use of any premises in violation hereof, or further may institute proceedings to enjoin the construction, alteration, enlargement or reconstruction of any building which would result in a use in violation hereof.
    C. 
    Nonconflicting remedies. The use of one of the remedies described in Subsection B above shall not preclude the use of the other remedy for the same violation or a continuing violation.
    D. 
    Verification required. The Building Commissioner or his designee may require any plans, documents or sworn statements to be filed with his office to verify the intended use of a building or premises, or to establish the existence, nature or extent of a nonconformity alleged to exist or any other matter in which evidence is required.
    E. 
    Penalties. Anyone convicted of a violation under this chapter shall be fined not more than $300 for each offense. Each day that such violation continues shall constitute a separate offense.