If the landowner fails to timely abate each violation set forth in a violation notice, employees of the city or the city’s agents or independent mowing contractors, may enter upon the real property for the purpose of mowing, cutting or removing the grass, weeds or other vegetative substances. In such case, the city shall prepare a statement or invoice as to its costs and expenses incurred in taking such action and shall mail the statement or invoice by ordinary mail to the landowner at the owner’s address as used in § 96.26. The landowner shall within 30 days from date of such mailing pay the amount shown on the invoice to the Clerk-Treasurer of the city. Any property owner who disputes the violation notice may appeal the notice by filing a written notice of appeal with the Building Inspector at 301 E. Clinton Street, Frankfort, Indiana, no later than five days after such notice is served. Any appeal shall be heard before the Board of Public Works and Safety of the city.
(Ord. CO-06-15, passed 6-26-06; Am. Ord. 12-09, passed 9-10-12)