(A) The authorized representative of the borough shall inspect, on a regular basis, dwellings, buildings, and structures to determine whether any conditions exist which render such premises dangerous buildings within the terms of § 150.20.
(B) Whenever an inspection discloses that a dwelling, building, or structure has become a public nuisance, the authorized representative of the borough shall issue a written notice to the person or persons responsible therefor. The notice:
(1) Shall be in writing;
(2) Shall include a statement of the reasons it is being issued;
(3) Shall state a reasonable time to rectify the conditions constituting the nuisance or to remove and demolish the dwelling, building, or structure;
(4) Shall be served upon the owner or his or her agent, or the occupant, as the case may require.
(a) Except in emergency cases and where the owner, occupant, lessee, or mortgagee is absent from the borough, all notices shall be deemed to be properly served upon the owner, occupant, or other person having an interest in the dangerous building, if a copy thereof is served upon him or her personally or if a copy thereof is posted in a conspicuous place in or about the structure affected by the notice; or if he or she is served with such notice by any other method authorized or required under the laws of the state.
(b) Except emergency cases, in all other cases where the owner, occupant, lessee, or mortgagee is absent from the borough, all notices or orders provided for herein shall be sent by registered mail to the owner, occupant, and all other persons having an interest in said building, as shown by the records of the County Recorder of Deeds, to the last known address of each, and a copy of such notice shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the dangerous building to which it relates. Such mailing and posting shall be deemed adequate service.
(5) May contain an outline of remedial action which, if taken, will effect compliance with the provisions of this subchapter and with the rules and regulations adopted pursuant thereto.
(C) Appear at all hearings conducted by the Borough Council and testify as to the condition of dangerous buildings.
(Prior Code, Ch. 4, Pt. 1, § 104) (Ord. 2-2001, passed 7-2-2001)