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2.10 Bylaw Contraventions and Inspection Powers

c) The Development Permit was issued in error;

d) The conditions of the Development Permit have not been complied with;

e) The applicant requests in writing that the Development Authority cancel the Development Permit provided that the use, development, or construction has not commenced; or

f) An appeal is filed against the Development Permit.

2.9.2 Notice of the Development Authority’s decision to cancel the Development Permit shall be provided in writing by regular mail to the property owner and to the applicant and such notice shall state the reasons for cancellation of the Development Permit.

2.9.3 Upon receipt of the written notice of cancellation of a Development Permit, the applicant shall cease all development and activities related to the development.

2.10 BYLAW CONTRAVENTIONS AND INSPECTION POWERS

2.10.1 A person, whether an owner or occupant of a building, structure or land, is guilty of an offence when they cause or allow the commencement of any development:

a) That contravenes or does not comply with the provisions of this Bylaw;

b) That requires a Development Permit which has not been issued, or has been suspended or cancelled;

c) That is contrary to a Development Permit that has been issued, or a subdivision approval that has been given, or a condition of a Permit or approval; or

d) That contravenes a Stop Order.

2.10.2 As per the MGA, if this Bylaw authorizes or requires anything to be inspected, remedied, enforced, or done by the Town in response to a contravention under Section 2.10.1, a designated officer of the Town may, after giving reasonable notice to the owner or occupier of the land or structure, enter to carry out the inspection, remedy, enforcement, or action:

a) Enter onto that land or structure at any reasonable time, and carry out the inspection, enforcement, or action authorized or required by this Bylaw;

b) Request anything to be produced to assist in the inspection, remedy, enforcement, or action; and

c) Make copies of anything related to the inspection, remedy, enforcement, or action.

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