A. Nuisance Declared: Dangerous and unsafe buildings and/or premises located within the Village are hereby declared a nuisance.
B. Prohibitions: It shall be unlawful to maintain or permit the existence of any dangerous or unsafe building or the accumulation or storage of garbage, debris and other hazardous, noxious or unhealthy substances or materials in the Village, and it shall be unlawful for the owner, occupant, lessee, agent or person in custody of any dangerous building and/or premises to permit the same to remain in a dangerous or unsafe condition or to occupy such building or premises or permit it to be occupied while it is or remains in a dangerous or unsafe condition.
C. Right Of Entry For Inspections: The Corporate Authorities, Police Officers employed by or acting on behalf of the Village, and/or other persons or agencies charged with the enforcement of this chapter shall have the right to enter any property at any reasonable time to inspect any facility, premises, or condition thereon for the purpose of determining whether there is compliance with this chapter. Refusal by any owner of right of entry shall cause the Village to seek the permission of a court of competent jurisdiction for right of entry.
D. Abatement Procedures: Upon discovery of any violation of this section, the Village may direct its attorneys, agents, and employees to proceed pursuant to 65 Illinois Compiled Statutes 5/11-31-1 et seq., to abate the nuisance as provided for therein. (Ord. 607-08, 11-3-2008)