76-2-210. Enforcement of zoning provisions. (1) If any building or structure is erected, constructed, reconstructed, altered, repaired, converted, or maintained or any building, structure, or land is used in violation of this part or of any resolution adopted under this part, the county, in addition to other remedies, may institute any appropriate action or proceedings to:
(a) prevent the unlawful erection, construction, reconstruction, alteration, repair, conversion, maintenance, or use;
(b) restrain, correct, or abate a violation;
(c) prevent the occupancy of the building, structure, or land; or
(d) prevent any illegal act, conduct, business, or use in or near the premises.
(2) For the purposes of enforcing subsections (1)(a) through (1)(c), the county shall attempt to obtain voluntary compliance at least 30 days before filing a complaint for a violation of this part that is subject to the penalties under 76-2-211.
(3) The board of county commissioners may appoint enforcing officers to supervise and enforce the provisions of the zoning resolutions.
History: En. Secs. 7, 8, Ch. 246, L. 1963; R.C.M. 1947, 16-4707(part), 16-4708(part); amd. Sec. 10, Ch. 446, L. 2009.
Structure Montana Code Annotated
Title 76. Land Resources and Use
Chapter 2. Planning and Zoning
76-2-201. County zoning authorized
76-2-202. Establishment of zoning districts -- regulations
76-2-203. Criteria and guidelines for zoning regulations
76-2-204. Role of planning boards
76-2-205. Procedure for adoption of regulations and boundaries
76-2-206. Interim zoning district or regulation
76-2-208. Continuation of nonconforming uses
76-2-209. Effect on natural resources
76-2-210. Enforcement of zoning provisions
76-2-211. Violations and penalties
76-2-212. Minimum lot size restrictions
76-2-213. through 76-2-215 reserved
76-2-216. Wholly surrounded county property -- change of use -- hearing
76-2-217. through 76-2-219 reserved
76-2-220. Zoning commission -- appointment -- duties
76-2-222. Membership and term of board members -- vacancies
76-2-223. Powers of board of adjustment
76-2-224. Vote needed for board action
76-2-225. Public access to board activities
76-2-226. Appeals to board of adjustment
76-2-228. Awarding of costs upon appeal from board decision
76-2-229. Referendum to terminate zoning district