Washington County |
Code of Ordinances |
Chapter 11. PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT |
Article IV. LAND DEVELOPMENT IN UNINCORPORATED LAND |
Division 4. ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT |
§ 11-114. Penalties.
A violation of this Article or failure to comply with the provisions herein specified shall subject the person, firm or corporation to the following penalties:
(1)
Violations: Violations shall be subject to a fine in the maximum amount of two hundred dollars ($200.00). Each day in which a violation continues, prior to instigation of appeal, shall constitute a separate offense.
(2)
Civil action: The County Judge may institute a civil suit to prevent or remove a violation of this Article and for damages sustained by the County. Any affected person may institute a civil suit to prevent or remove a violation of this Article and for damages sustained against any person or entity other than the County.
(Ord. No. 91-9, Art. 1, § 8.09, 4-11-91; Ord. No. 99-32, Art. 1, 7-8-99; Ord. No. 2008-42, Art. 1, 8-14-08)