§ 19.2. Remedies.

In case any building or structure is or is proposed to be erected, constructed, reconstructed, altered, converted or maintained, or any building, structure or land is or is proposed to be used in violation of any provision of this resolution, the zoning administrator, county attorney or other appropriate authority of the county or any adjacent or neighboring property owner who would be especially damaged by such violation may, in addition to other remedy, institute injunction mandamus or other appropriate action or proceeding to prevent such unlawful erection, construction reconstruction, alteration, conversion, maintenance or use or to correct or abate such violation, or to prevent the occupancy of such building, structure or land.

The Administrator of Cherokee County Planning and Zoning and Building Department is hereby authorized to issue written "stop work" and "cease and desist" orders on any project when the applicant, applicant's business or agent fails to comply with the Cherokee County Planning and Zoning Resolution and Ordinance. Such "stop work" and "cease and desist" orders may be lifted at such time as the administrator is satisfied that a good faith effort to comply is being made. Nothing shall prevent the zoning administrator from reissuing "stop work" and "cease and desist" orders.

The Administrator of Cherokee County Planning and Zoning and Building Department, or his agent is hereby authorized and directed to deny and withhold permits on any new project or application pursuant to the zoning resolution and ordinance where the applicants applicant's business or agent has failed or refused to comply with county requirements or regulations under the Cherokee County Zoning Resolution and Ordinance, provided that there is no pending civil litigation against or by the applicant, applicant's business or agent pertaining to the subject matter.

Any permit issued pursuant to the Cherokee County Planning and Zoning Resolution and Ordinance may be suspended, revoked, or modified by the Administrator of the Cherokee County Planning and Zoning and Building Department as to the project for which it was issued, upon the administrator's finding that the holder is in violation of the said Cherokee County Ordinance, or the specific terms set out in the permit. Review of such suspension shall be appealable before the zoning board of appeals.

In any case where the zoning administrator or his agent is unable to safely carry out inspections pursuant to the requirements of this ordinance, an inspection warrant or other order as may be provided by law or ordinance may be obtained for such purpose.