§ 113-31. Enforcement; violations; penalties.

(a)

Zoning administrator and city attorney . The zoning administrator, with the assistance of the city attorney, shall have the authority to enforce, and be responsible for the enforcement of this chapter. Any complaint received shall be promptly investigated by the zoning administrator. If the matter cannot be adjusted by the zoning administrator to the satisfaction of the complainant, he or she shall promptly be reported to the city attorney, who shall then proceed to enforce the chapter according to its provisions following approval and receipt of instructions from the city council.

(b)

Violations; cancellation of permits . If any condition in any permit, including variances and conditional use permits, is violated, the zoning administrator shall serve notice on the owner of the permit that unless the violation is corrected in the time set by the zoning administrator, not to exceed ten days, the permit shall at the expiration of said period be terminated, provided, that if said owner shall within a period of 20 days from the service of said notice, correct the violation, the order shall be stayed until the appeal has been heard. Said notice shall be served either by personal service or by registered or certified mail, the period herein provided shall be extended by three days, not counting Saturdays, Sundays, or legal holidays. If an appeal is filed, it shall be processed as provided in this chapter. If there is no appeal, or if on appeal the zoning administrator is sustained, the permit shall terminate and the zoning administrator shall refer the matter to the city attorney for such action as is required under this chapter.

(c)

Injunctive relief . The zoning administrator, upon approval of the city council, shall have the authority to petition the district court of the county, or such court as shall have jurisdiction to hear the matter, for injunctive relief against continued violations of any of the provisions of this chapter. It shall be the duty of the city attorney to represent the zoning administrator in the action.

(Code 1993, § 9-15.07)

State law reference

Zoning violations, Minn. Stats. § 462.362.