A. Written Notice: Whenever the mayor or any other officer of the town finds that a nuisance exists, he shall cause to be served upon the owner, agent, or occupant of the property on which the nuisance is located, or upon the person causing or maintaining the nuisance, a written notice to abate within a stated time which shall be reasonable under such circumstances. (1999 Code § 4-303)
B. Contents: The notice to abate shall contain:
1. An order to abate the nuisance.
2. Location of nuisance, if stationary.
3. Description of what constitutes the nuisance.
4. Statement of act or acts necessary to abate the nuisance.
5. Statement that if the nuisance is not abated as directed, the town will abate it and assess the cost against such person. (1999 Code § 4-304)
C. Service Of Notice: The notice to abate shall be served by the chief of police, where practical, upon the named person. If such service is not practical, the town clerk-treasurer shall send by certified mail the notice to the last known address of the named person. Or if no address is known, the notice shall be posted in two (2) conspicuous places on the property where the nuisance is maintained.
(1999 Code § 4-305)