(A) In case any violation order is not promptly complied with, the Building Inspector may request the legal representative of the village to institute an appropriate action or proceeding at law or in equity against the person responsible for the violation, ordering him or her:
(1) To restrain, correct, or remove the violation or refrain from any further execution of work;
(2) To restrain or correct the erection, installation, or alteration of such building;
(3) To require the removal of work in violation; or
(4) To comply with penalty provision of this code.
(B) Notice of the violation shall be served on the owner through the Clerk of Courts by the process of summons. The summons shall be served on the owner personally, or if not found, then by leaving a copy thereof at his or her usual place of abode with a person of suitable age or by sending the summons by certified U.S. mail.
(C) The summons shall include:
(1) A description of real estate sufficient for identification;
(2) A specification of the violation which exists and remedial action required; and
(3) The date and time for appearance in the Mayor's Court.
(D) If the owner, occupant, mortgagee, or lessee fail to comply with the order of the Building Department or Housing Board of Appeals, in addition to the criminal penalties set forth in § 150.99, the village shall cause such building or structure to be repaired, vacated, or demolished as the facts may warrant. The cost of such repair, vacation, or demolition shall be charged against the owner, occupant, or lessee.
(1995 Code, § 150.71) (Ord. 77-O-4, passed 3-14-1977)