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As Proented fir Adopoon Augur 9,202/ Interim Zoning Ordinance. For purposes of this interim Zoning Ordinance, the term "existing uses" means those uses described and depicted in the map adopted as part of the Comprehensive Plan, which map is attached hereto as Exhibit B, incorporated by reference and made a part of this Interim Zoning Ordinance. 3.2 During the period when this Interim Zoning Ordinance is in effect,no person owning real property in the Town shall erect or construct any improvement that is deemed by theTown to change the existing use or change or attempt to change any existing use of real property in the Town. Notwithstanding the foregoing. a person may construct an improvement or use real property if such improvement or use is consistent with land uses previously existing or previously approved by the Town Board. 3.3 Any and all requests for construction of improvements or determinations as to whether an anticipated use of real property is consistent with this Interim Zoning Ordinance shall require prior review and a determination that the request is consistent with the terms and conditions of this Interim Zoning Ordinance. To initiate the review process, a written application for a review and determination must be filed with the Town Clerk. At a minimum, the applicant should provide a description of the anticipated construction, improvement and/or use as well as an explanation sufficient for the Town to determine whether the request is consistent with the terms and conditions of this Interim Zoning Ordinance. The Town Clerk shall notify all adjoining property owners of such application and shall forward the application to the Plan Committee for initial review and recommendation. The Plan Committee shall determine if the application is complete and may request additional information from the application. Following review of a complete application, the Plan Committee shall make a recommendation to the Town Board as to whether the anticipated construction, improvement or use is consistent with the Interim Zoning Ordinance and compatible with neighboring uses or uses previously approved by the Town Board. The Town Board shall review the Plan Committee's recommendation and make the final determination. 3.4 Any construction, improvement or use that is inconsistent with this Interim Zoning Ordinance is strictly prohibited. Any person who violates the terms of this Interim Zoning Ordinance, as determined in the sound discretion of the Town Board, shall be required to remove such improvement or construction,discontinue such inconsistent use, and restore the real property to its original condition. The Town shall have the right, but not the obligation,to pursue injunctive and compensatory relief for violations, along with the costs of prosecution,including actual attorney fees. Violations of this Interim Zoning Ordinance shalt also be subject to a penalty of no less than $500.00 per violation, along with the costs of prosecution, including actual attorney fees. Each day that a violation exists or continues shall be considered a separate violation. Section 4- MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS 3