(A) Generally. Whenever any nuisance shall be found on any premises within the village contrary to any provisions of this subchapter, the Mayor of the Board of Trustees is hereby authorized, in his or her discretion, to cause the same to be summarily abated, in such manner as he or she may direct.
(B) Inspection. For the purpose of carrying the foregoing provisions of this subchapter into effect, it shall be the duty of the officers or officials as may be directed or deputized by the Mayor of the Board of Trustees, from time to time to ascertain and cause all nuisances arising under this subchapter to be abated. In all cases where a nuisance shall be found in any building, or upon any grounds or other premises which can be charged by assessment with the expense of removal, notice shall be given to the owner or occupant of the building or other premises, when known and can be found, to remove the nuisance; and in case of his or her refusal or neglect to comply with the notice, the officers or officials shall abate the same and report the expense thereof to the Mayor and Board of Trustees.
(C) Abatement notice. In all cases where a nuisance shall be found in any building or upon any ground or other premises within the jurisdiction of the village, not less than 24-hours' notice may be given in writing, signed by the officer or official so directed by the Mayor of the Board of Trustees, to the owner or occupant or person in possession, charge or control of the building or other premises, if known and can be found, to remove the nuisance. It shall not be necessary in any case for the notice to specify the manner in which any nuisance shall be abated, unless the officer or official shall deem it advisable so to do. If the person so notified shall neglect or refuse to abate the same in accordance with such notice, he or she shall be chargeable with the expense which may be incurred in the removal thereof, to be collected by suit or otherwise in addition to any fine or penalty which may be imposed by law.
(D) Emergency situations. In an emergency situation where unless the village acts, there is an immediate hazard, a serious risk to the public, or an imminent danger to the public health, safety or welfare from a nuisance existing in the village, if a reasonable effort under the circumstances has been made to notify the person causing or permitting the nuisance and that person is either unavailable or unwilling to abate the nuisance, the nuisance may be abated without further notice, and a notice describing the action taken to abate the nuisance posted on the property.
(E) Expenses. Where the village acts to abate a nuisance, the expenses incurred for the abatement shall be chargeable to the person causing or permitting the nuisance to continue or to the owner of the building, structure or premises on or from which the nuisance was abated.
(Ord. 2037, passed 4-21-2011)