Chapter 28 - Special Flood Hazard Area Development Regulations
Division 11 - Penalty

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SEC. 28.11. PENALTY. Failure to obtain a permit for development in the floodplain or failure to comply with the conditions of a permit or a variance shall be deemed to be a violation of this code. Upon due investigation, the Town Engineer may determine that a violation of the minimum standards of this code exists. The Town Engineer shall notify the owner in writing of such violation.

1. If such owner fails after ten days notice to correct the violation:
    
   1. The Town shall make application to the circuit court for an injunction requiring conformance with this code or make such other order as the court deems necessary to secure compliance with the code;
       
   2. Any person who violates this code shall upon conviction thereof be fined not less than twenty-five dollars ($25.00) nor more than two-hundred dollars ($200.00); and
       
   3. A separate offense shall be deemed committed upon each day during or on which a violation occurs or continues.
       
2. The Town Engineer shall inform the owner that any such violation is considered a willful act to increase flood damages and therefore may cause coverage by a Standard Flood Insurance Policy to be suspended.
    
3. Nothing herein shall prevent the Town from taking such other lawful action to prevent or remedy any violations. All costs connected therewith shall accrue to the person or persons responsible.