City of Providence
City of Providence Zoning Ordinance
§ 2100

ENFORCEMENT

2100 ENFORCEMENT

  • A. The erection, construction, enlargement, intensification, conversion, moving, or maintenance of any structure and the use of any land or structure which is continued, operated, or maintained, contrary to any of the provisions of this Ordinance is a violation of this Ordinance and unlawful.

  • B. The Director of the Department of Inspection and Standards has the power to conduct inspections of structures or the use of land to determine whether there is compliance with this Ordinance and, in case of any violation, order corrective action.

  • C. The City Solicitor will institute an injunction, abatement, or any other appropriate action to prevent, enjoin, abate, or remove such violation. The remedies provided for herein are cumulative and not exclusive and in addition to any other remedies provided by law.

  • D. Any person or corporation, whether as principal, agent, employee or otherwise, who violates or is the owner of property in violation of any of the provisions of this Ordinance will be fined up to $500.00 for each offense, with such fine to inure to the City. Each day of the existence of any violation is deemed a separate offense.