§ 32-3-602. CIVIL PENALTY IMPOSED FOR ZONING VIOLATION.

(a)

In general. After inspection by a representative of the Department of Permits, Approvals and Inspections, a person is subject to the civil penalty provided in subsection (c) of this section if the use of property by a person is alleged to be in violation of:

(1)

The Baltimore County Zoning Regulations, policies, rules, or regulations interpreting the zoning regulations; or

(2)

Orders of the Zoning Commissioner or Board of Appeals.

(b)

Enforcement powers and duties of Department of Permits, Approvals and Inspections. Representatives of the Department of Permits, Approvals and Inspections:

(1)

Shall enforce the Baltimore County Zoning Regulations, policies, rules, or regulations interpreting the zoning regulations and inspect property for enforcement purposes; and

(2)

May enter upon open land during the performance of their duties.

(c)

Amount of penalty.

(1)

The civil penalty is $200 for each violation.

(2)

Each day shall be considered a separate violation.

(3)

A citation may charge the defendant with more than one violation.

(1988 Code, § 26-121) (Bill No. 18, 1990, § 2, 3-30-1990; Bill No. 88, 1990, § 1, 8-13-1990; Bill No. 4, 1992, § 1, 3-2-1992; Bill No. 69-95, § 10, 7-1-1995; Bill No. 103-02, § 2, 7-1-2004; Bill No. 122-10, §§ 12, 30, 1-16-2011)