The purpose of this chapter is to provide a means for Kane County and individuals to identify nuisances within the county, and to provide a means of correcting or abating nuisances. Kane County needs the ability to abate nuisances in order to protect the health, welfare and safety of the public; to preserve the character, appearance and beauty of the county; to preserve the value of property, to encourage community pride, and to protect the general welfare of the county and its citizens, visitors, and businesses. This chapter provides for progressive enforcement measures to abate nuisances; the most aggressive forms of enforcement are generally preserved for the most recalcitrant violators of the terms of this chapter. (Ord. 2004-4, 11-22-2004)