Zoning Ordinance

For the purposes of this Zoning Code, the following remedies and enforcement powers, which are cumulative, shall apply:

A. Denial of Permits:

Any and all permits, certificates or other forms of authorization may be denied or withheld on any land or structure or improvements thereon upon which there is an uncorrected violation of a provision of this Zoning Code or of a condition or qualification of a permit, certificate, or approval previously granted.

B. Revocation of Permits:

Any permit may be revoked when it is determined: (1) that there is a departure from the plans, specifications, or conditions as required under the terms of the permit; (2) that the permit was procured under false representation; (3) that the permit was issued by mistake (error); or (4) that any provision of this Zoning Code is being violated.

C. Issuance of Stop Work Orders:

In accordance with the building codes adopted by the City of Athens, a stop work order may be issued on any land or structure or improvements thereon upon which there is an uncorrected violation of a provision of this Zoning Code or of a condition or qualification for a permit, certificate or other authorization issued by the City of Athens.

D. Injunctions:

An injunction or other equitable relief may be sought in court to stop any violation of this Zoning Code or of a condition or qualification for a permit, certificate or other authorization issued by the City of Athens.

E. Mandamus and Abatement:

A court order in the nature of mandamus, abatement, or other action or proceeding may be sought to abate or remove a violation or to otherwise restore the premises in question to the condition in which they existed prior to the violation.

F. Criminal or Civil Penalties:

Criminal or civil penalties may as provided by the Tennessee Code Annotated or by the Athens Municipal Code may be pursued.

G. Other Remedies and Enforcement Powers:

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