A. In the event of a violation of any provision(s) of this chapter, the chief building inspector or his designated representative shall issue a citation to the owner of the property in violation of the provision(s) of this chapter either by regular mail or in person and shall give said owner a period of not more than seven (7) days to correct the violation(s). In the event the said owner fails to correct the violation(s) in the time given to correct same, the chief building inspector or his designated representative shall issue a second citation for said violation(s).
B. In addition to the foregoing, the chief building inspector or his designated representative shall notify the Director of Public Works/Chief of Police of the violation of the provision(s) of this chapter, and the Director of Public Works may cause the removal of refuse and debris from the area which is in violation of the provision(s) of this chapter and may collect a fee of not less than one hundred dollars ($100.00). This cost shall be a lien upon the real estate affected superior to all subsequent liens and encumbrances except tax liens if a notice of lien is filed in the Office of the County Recorder of Deeds within seven (7) months of completion of removal activities by the Village from the parcel setting forth a description of the real estate involved, the amount of money representing the costs and expenses incurred for the services, and the date or times when such costs and expenses were incurred by the Village.
C. In addition, the Village Attorney is authorized and directed to initiate litigation in court to recover costs incurred. (Ord. 380, 5-8-2018)