ARTICLE VI. - ENFORCEMENT; VIOLATIONS; PENALTIES
Part of the Code of Ordinances of Burnet, TX.
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Sec. 98-70. - Enforcement.#
In addition to all other remedies and relief available to the city in law or in equity for a violation of this chapter, the following non-exclusive forms of relief shall be available to the city. (1)
Penalty. Any person who shall violate any of the provisions of this chapter, or shall fail to comply therewith, or with any of the requirements thereof, within the city limits or extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) shall be deemed guilty of an offense and shall be liable for a fine not to exceed the sum of $500.00. Each day the violation exists shall constitute a separate offense. Such penalty shall be in addition to all the other remedies provided herein.
(2)
Civil enforcement. Appropriate civil actions and proceedings may be maintained in law or in equity to prevent unlawful construction, to recover damages, to impose additional penalties, to restrain, correct or abate a violation of these regulations, whether such violation occurs with respect to lands within the corporate boundaries of the city or within the city's extraterritorial jurisdiction. These remedies shall be in addition to the penalties described above.
(3)
Court proceedings. Upon the request of the city council the city attorney or other authorized attorney shall file an action in the district courts to enjoin the violation or threatened violation of this chapter, or to obtain declaratory judgment, and to seek and recover court costs and attorney's fees, and/or to recover damages in an amount sufficient for the city to undertake any construction or other activity necessary to bring about compliance with a requirement regarding the property and established pursuant to this chapter.
(4)
Withholding of subdivision acceptance. Pursuant to the provisions of article V, the city may refuse to grant final acceptance of a subdivision that does not fully and completely comply with all terms and conditions of this subdivision ordinance including, but not limited to, the refusal to issue building permits and the refusal to connect the property to city utilities and services.
(5)
Administrative action. The city engineer and/or the building official shall enforce this chapter by appropriate administrative action, including but not limited to the rejection of plans, maps, plats and specifications not found to be in compliance with this chapter and good engineering practices, and the issuance of stop work orders.
(Ord. No. 2026-13, § 1, 4-20-26)