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• 441:. enforcement of the zoning ordinance. A violation of the zoning ordinance is declared to be a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable as provided in Sec . 775. 082 or Sec . 775.083. _. Each day such offense continues after written notice shall be deemed a separate offense. The City Council is also empowered to provide civil penalties for such violations. 2. .. In case any building or structure is erected, constructed, reconstructed, altered, repaired or maintained or any building, structure, land, or water is used in violation of this O act or any ordinance or other regulations made under authority n.- ® conferred hereby, the proper local authorities, in addition to a ctr other remedies, may institute any appropriate action or proceedings in a civil action in the circuit court to prevent such unlawful erection, construction, reconstruction, alteration, repair, con- version, maintenance, or use, and to restrain, correct, or abate such violation, to prevent the occupancy of said building, structure, land, or water, and to prevent any illegal act, conduct or business or use in or about such premises. (13) Regulation of subdivisions, purposes. 1. The public health, safety, comfort, economy, order, appearance, convenience, morals, and general welfare require the harmonious, orderly, and progressive development of land within Florida and its counties and incorporated municipalities. In further- ance of this general purpose, counties and incorporated municipalities, individually or in combination as authorized by this act, are authorized and empowered to adopt, amend, or revise and enforce measures relating to land subdivision. 2. The regulation of the subdivision of land is intended: aa. To aid in the coordination of land development in counties and incorporated municipalities in accordance with orderly physical patterns. - nl4 - IF•F Et 924 PACE144G