(a) If a building or structure is erected, constructed, reconstructed, or altered, repaired, converted, or maintained, or any building, structure or land is occupied or used in violation of the General Statutes of the State of Ohio, this Zoning Ordinance, or other regulation made under authority conferred thereby, the Village of Doylestown, Ohio may apply to the Common Pleas Court or any other court of competent jurisdiction for a mandatory or prohibitory injunction and order of abatement commanding the defendant to correct the unlawful condition upon or cease the unlawful use of the property.
(b) In addition to an injunction, the court may enter an order of abatement as a part of the judgement in the case. An order of abatement may direct that buildings or other structures on the property be closed, and demolished, or removed; that fixtures, furniture, or other movable property be removed from buildings on the property; that grass and weeds be cut; that improvements or repairs be made; or that any other action be taken that is necessary to bring the property into compliance with this Zoning Ordinance. If the defendant fails or refuses to comply with an injunction or with an order of abatement within the time allowed by the court, he may be cited for contempt, and the Village may execute the order of abatement. The Village shall have a lien on the property for the cost of executing an order of abatement.
(Ord. 98-12. Passed 4-7-98.)