A. Any real property found to be a chronic nuisance property shall be closed and secured against all use and occupancy for a period of not less than thirty (30) days, but not more than one hundred eighty (180) days.
B. In determining the number of days to close the property, if any, the court may consider evidence of other conduct that has occurred on the property, including, but not limited to:
1. The disturbance to neighbors.
2. The recurrence of loud and obnoxious noises.
3. Repeated consumption of alcohol in public.
C. Any owner found guilty of violating the provisions of this article shall be subject to a fine not to exceed five hundred dollars ($500.00) for each day that the owner had actual knowledge that the property was a chronic nuisance property.
D. In determining the civil penalty to impose, the court may consider any of the following factors:
1. The actions or lack of action taken by the person in charge to mitigate or correct the problem at the property.
2. Whether the problem at the property was repeated or continuous.
3. The magnitude or gravity of the problem.
4. The cooperation of the person in charge.
5. The cost of the village to investigate, correct, or attempt to correct the problem.
E. In addition to the foregoing remedies, a court, in the proper exercise of its equitable powers, may impose or grant any other sanction or remedy it deems necessary and just. (Ord. 2004-O-05 § 3)