Violations

a. Whenever a violation of this ordinance occurs, or is alleged to have occurred, any person may file a written complaint. Such complaint, stating fully the cause and basis thereof, shall be filed with the zoning officer. He shall record properly such complaint, immediately investigate and take action thereon as provided by this ordinance.

b. If the zoning officer shall find that any of the provisions of this ordinance are being violated, he shall notify in writing the person responsible for such violation, indicating the nature of the violation and ordering the action necessary to correct it. He shall order discontinuance of illegal use of land or structures; removal of illegal structures or of additions, alterations or structural changes thereto; discontinuance of any illegal work being done; or shall take any other action authorized by this ordinance to ensure compliance with or to prevent violation of its provisions.

c. The town may also cause suit to be brought in the superior, supreme and municipal courts, including a municipal housing court having appropriate jurisdiction, in the name of the Town of Tiverton, to restrain the violation of, or to compel compliance with, the provisions of this zoning ordinance. The town may consolidate an action for injunctive relief and/or fines under the ordinance in the superior court of the county in which the subject property is located.