The process for dealing with grass and weeds shall be expedited because of the nature of its growth as follows:
(A) Pursuant to I.C. 36-7-10.1-3, notice by the Town Marshal shall be by personal service of the citation or posting on main door of any structure on property, and first class mail. The Marshal shall make an affidavit pursuant to § 90.17. The notice shall be in the form provided under section § 90.17. A continuous abatement notice pursuant to I.C. 36-7-10.1-3 may also be posted on the property and served pursuant to said statute.
(B) If after ten days the problem is not corrected, fine paid, and/or hearing requested with the Enforcement Board, notice will be given by personal service or posting and certified mail to the address listed in the County Auditor's Office as responsible for tax bills; that if property is not mowed within 15 days, town will correct the problem/mow; charge for its costs and place a lien on the property, or file suit, all as provided in I.C. 36-7-10.1-4.
(C) If the town incurs costs remaining unpaid after 30 days of notice, the town may pursue legal action and shall recover all costs incurred, including attorney fees, as provided in I.C. 36-7-10.1-4.
(Ord. 2020-09-21(C), passed 9-25-2020)