It shall be unlawful for any person to maintain upon any real property in the village, whether subdivided or not, any ditch, drain, drainage structure or real property which has been altered, constructed or contoured in such a manner as to cause damage to other properties by the drainage of surface waters. Any person determined to be in violation of this article by the Village Engineer shall be notified of such violation in writing and shall be given 15 days to correct such violation before any prosecution is commenced by the village. Notice shall be made either by personal service, or by certified mail, return receipt requested.