Upon the finding of any nuisance described in this chapter on a parcel of land that has a building or other structure on it, the Commissioner of Environment may do one (1) or more of the following:
(a) If the nuisance represents an imminent threat to the public health, request that the Department of Parks, Recreation, and Properties immediately abate the nuisance without notice, and bill the owner for the costs of any abatement;
(b) If it is thirty (30) days after the notice described in Section 209.02 is mailed or published, request that the Department of Parks, Recreation, and Properties abate the nuisance without further notice, and bill the owner for the costs of any abatement;
(c) Order the owner, operator, or person in possession or control of the property to abate the nuisance, giving a time frame for compliance. If the abatement does not occur within the stated time frame or if the action taken does not completely abate the nuisance, the Commissioner may request the Department of Parks, Recreation, and Properties, or its designee, to abate the nuisance and bill the owner for the costs of any abatement;
(d) Order the owner, operator, or person in possession or control of the property to install and maintain fencing or another similar barrier, in such a manner that the nuisance will be abated or will be kept from re-occurring;
(e) Issue a citation for the violation, under Rule 4.1 of the Ohio Rules of Criminal Procedure;
(f) Pursue any civil or criminal legal actions that may be necessary for the protection of the public health, safety, or welfare.
(Ord. No. 318-06. Passed 3-20-06, eff. 3-24-06)