Boston Township

Zoning permits or permits of occupancy issued on the basis of plans and applications approved by the Zoning Inspector authorize only the use and arrangement set forth in such approved plans and applications or amendments thereto and no other use, arrangement or construction. Any other use, arrangement or construction, or failure to obtain a zoning permit or permit of occupancy shall be a punishable violation of this Resolution. 905.01 Complaints Regarding Violations Whenever a violation of this Resolution occurs or is alleged to have occurred, the Zoning Inspector shall immediately investigate it, and make recommendations to the Zoning Board of Appeals. 905.02 Zoning Permit Revocation The Zoning Inspector may issue a revocation notice to revoke a permit or administrative approval which was issued contrary to this resolution or based upon false information or misrepresentation in the application. 905.03 Penalties and Fines Any person, firm or corporation violating any provisions of this Zoning Resolution or supplements or amendments thereto shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof, shall be fined up to $500 per day for each offense. Every day during which such illegal location, erection, construction, reconstruction, enlargement, change, maintenance, or use continues, each may be deemed a separate offense. While the amount of the fine is up to the judge who hears the misdemeanor criminal case, the township recommends the fines be imposed according to the following schedule: a) $100 for day 1-5 b) $250 for days 6-10 c) $500 for days 11 through the date the violation ceased, and a proper permit is obtained. Where construction is begun prior to the application for a required zoning permit, there shall be assessed a penalty of 50% of the Zoning Permit Fee in addition to the regular fee. Yard Maintenance The condition of a yard around a house or accessory building. The grass shall be no higher than eight (8) inches at any time. If yard is deemed more than eight (8) inches by the zoning inspector a notice will be sent with penalty possibilities and a request to have it mowed and a deadline date to do so. If not mowed by the deadline date, the township will mow or have it mowed and will bill property owner. If the bill is not paid within 30 days, the fiscal office of the township shall request the Summit County Fiscal Officer to enter the expenses incurred upon the tax duplicate, as a lien upon the land, pursuant to Ohio Revised Code Section 505.87(F). Removal, Repairs, or Securance of Certain Buildings or Structures, Recovery of Costs The Boston Township Trustees has appointed Ohio Revised Code Section 505.86 for use in the Township, and has appointed the Zoning Inspector as the Code Enforcement Officer to administrate that statute.