(a) In cases of extended noncompliance or in cases of a clear and present danger to the health, safety or general welfare of the citizenry, the governing body of the Township shall be empowered to exercise any of the following actions, subject to adequate notice to the owner of the property:
(1) Order the Inspection Officer to cause the immediate vacancy of the cited premises by any and all individuals. The Inspection Officer shall post in plain view a notice stating "unfit for human occupancy" and requiring the vacancy of said premises until the violation is corrected.
(2) Order the correction of the violation by Municipal staff;
(3) Engage a qualified contractor to correct the violation; or
(4) Authorize the condemnation and demolition of the cited premises.
(b) Reimbursement for Municipal costs incurred in the correction of violations or in demolition shall be recouped from the owner and/or occupant in any of the following ways:
(1) Attaching a Municipal lien on the cited property;
(2) Instituting a civil action against the owner and/or occupant; or
(3) Selling personalty found on the premises.
(Ord. 81-7. Passed 12-21-81.)