(A) For abandoned, junked or nuisance vehicles on private property, the owner of the property shall be notified via first-class mail of potential violation of this chapter. An on-site meeting shall be scheduled and conducted to determine the status of reported vehicle(s). If 1 or more vehicles are found to be in violation, the owner will have a 30 day period to bring the vehicle(s) into compliance either by removal or demonstrating that the vehicle(s) is/are either operable or displaying a current and valid registration and license plate. The Administrator may use discretion in granting an extension to this 30 days if it is demonstrated that the offender is working in good faith to bring the violation into compliance.
(B) If the vehicle(s) is/are not brought into compliance within the 30 day period, then the Administrator may issue a civil penalty in the amount of $50 per day per vehicle for every day the violation continues to exist. Failure to pay civil penalties could result in a civil action by the town as well as other remedies as specified in Article 17 of the town’s Land Development Code (LDC).
(C) If the violation is not corrected following the above action, then the town may pursue authorization of removal of the vehicle(s) in the manner described in subsequent sections of this chapter.
(Ord. O-09-01, passed 1-12-2009)