(a) In a case of extended noncompliance with an order to correct a violation of, or noncompliance with, any of the provisions of this chapter or in a case of a clear and present danger to the public health, safety or general welfare, the Board of Township Commissioners is authorized to exercise any of the following actions, subject to adequate notice to the owner of the property:
(1) Order the Inspection Officer to cause the immediate vacancy of the cited premises by any and all individuals. The Inspection Officer shall post, in plain view, a notice stating, “Unfit for human occupancy” and requiring the vacancy of such premises until the violation is corrected;
(2) Order the correction of the violation by me municipal staff;
(3) Engage a qualified contractor to correct the violation; or
(4) Authorize the condemnation and demolition of the cited premises.
(b) Reimbursement for municipal costs incurred in the correction of violations or in the demolition of a cited premises shall be recouped from the owner and/or occupant, in any of the following ways:
(1) By attaching a municipal lien on the cited property;
(2) By civil action against the owner and/or occupant; or
(3) By the sale of personalty found on the premises.
(Ord. 548, passed 3-17-1982)